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K8 FJC

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,228 mi
Last recorded157,228 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 FJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 157,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 151,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 144,974 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 136,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 128,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 92,791 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 92,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,510 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,787 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,289 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has accelerated wear/no tread on both the inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 49,618 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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K8 FJC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K8 FJC, 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 K8 FJC registered?

K8 FJC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 2 August 2007.

Is K8 FJC safe to buy?

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