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KC07 OUH

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,979 mi
Last recorded184,979 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 OUH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 184,979 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 184,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 158,661 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 158,660 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 134,516 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,825 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 123,702 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 117,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 108,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 108,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,739 miles

Slight smoke when at idle

Pass 12 Mar 2013 84,796 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 84,796 miles

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

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

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 15 Mar 2012 77,816 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,816 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,179 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 64,617 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 64,617 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KC07 OUH is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KC07 OUH, 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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KC07 OUH is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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