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KB57 OVN

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,447 mi
Last recorded180,447 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 180,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on.

under covers fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2018 180,445 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated. (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure a few lumps around inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link top dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad warning light on.

under covers fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,248 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 139,541 miles

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 139,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 120,149 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,146 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,977 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2013 72,752 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,346 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 51,346 miles

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

reverse light inop

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,918 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 28,184 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 OVN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KB57 OVN, 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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KB57 OVN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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