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KD56 VAK

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,811 mi
Last recorded187,811 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 VAK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 187,811 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 183,832 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 177,522 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 170,354 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 161,867 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 161,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 152,626 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 152,549 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 146,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 142,244 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,535 miles

Rear Brake Pads Corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 126,753 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 115,597 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 107,294 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 107,281 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 92,526 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 76,619 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 73,294 miles

THE N/S/F WHEEL RIM IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTED ON THE INSIDE

THE O/S/F TYRE IS WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE, THERE IS A CUT ON THIS WORN SECTION WHICH IS SMALL BUT DEEP.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,306 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 56,306 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KD56 VAK is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KD56 VAK, 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 KD56 VAK registered?

KD56 VAK is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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