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K666 DSW

2007 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

224,205 mi
Last recorded224,205 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 DSW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 224,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 212,852 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 201,337 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 201,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 188,054 miles

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 177,555 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 162,189 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2020 162,179 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2019 149,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 137,535 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 123,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 117,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 117,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner part of tread

Pass 18 Jul 2015 107,363 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,071 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 68,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,130 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 38,536 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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K666 DSW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 103,419 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K666 DSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K666 DSW registered?

K666 DSW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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The MOT history for K666 DSW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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