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K6 BHM

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,110 mi
Last recorded161,110 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 BHM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 161,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 161,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm strongly advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 155,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inop

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 155,118 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inop

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 150,136 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 150,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and upper rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 131,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 117,797 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 104,564 miles

limited access to parts of underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Feb 2019 104,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

limited access to parts of underbody and outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,840 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,416 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,026 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,119 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,676 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,726 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,179 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 26,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 26,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,262 miles

deep cuts nsf tyre,not too canvas

passed emissions too low to register on test

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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K6 BHM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K6 BHM, 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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K6 BHM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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