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KB57 MLJ

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,647 mi
Last recorded186,647 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 MLJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 186,647 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 175,967 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 170,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 163,417 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 160,281 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Control arm has a slight play at the ball joint.

Offside Rear Constant velocity joint fractured/grease leaking.

Offside Rear Upper Control arm has a slight play at the ball joint.

Fail 22 Dec 2018 160,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Control arm has a slight play at the ball joint.

Offside Rear Constant velocity joint fractured/grease leaking.

Offside Rear Upper Control arm has a slight play at the ball joint.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 154,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav bracket ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 142,822 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,753 miles

items removed from drivers view

Fail 18 Nov 2015 127,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 98w (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 25 Nov 2014 115,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 87,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r lower arm front inner bush on edge slighty unbonded.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 72,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,644 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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KB57 MLJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KB57 MLJ, 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 KB57 MLJ registered?

KB57 MLJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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