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KG07 KOD

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,828 mi
Last recorded166,828 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG07 KOD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 166,828 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 166,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 156,151 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated orange light on dash (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 155,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dull possible bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also wearing on edges and dry and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall bulged also wear ing on edges and dry and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 144,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 124,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 110,035 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 102,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 90,321 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,396 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 45,133 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,392 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 30,958 miles

advise n/s/r tyre outter side wall slight cuts !

Fail 8 May 2010 30,910 miles

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

both n/s tyres outter wall side has cuts !

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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KG07 KOD is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG07 KOD, 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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KG07 KOD is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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