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KE07 SJL

2007 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,650 mi
Last recorded148,650 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE07 SJL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 148,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 141,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2024 133,235 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 126,808 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 126,808 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 92,747 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 92,747 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 91,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 86,521 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,400 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 82,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,850 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 73,850 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,801 miles

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 67,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 58,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,005 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,444 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge & on 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,649 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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KE07 SJL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 KE07 SJL, 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 KE07 SJL registered?

KE07 SJL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2007.

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