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KD07 OTH

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,668 mi
Last recorded181,668 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 OTH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 181,668 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 181,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 161,606 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 158,044 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 156,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 156,951 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 156,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 155,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 150,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 143,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 137,744 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Both rear tyres are 1.6mm

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front wipers are slightly smearing

Rear brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,182 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

Pass 24 Jan 2014 100,900 miles

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

o/s reverse light not working

Fail 24 Jan 2014 100,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

o/s reverse light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 70,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,349 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 58,537 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 52,654 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,654 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KD07 OTH is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KD07 OTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD07 OTH registered?

KD07 OTH is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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