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KH07 RCV

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,096 mi
Last recorded195,096 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 RCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 195,096 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 194,984 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 194,640 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 190,057 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 189,863 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 182,152 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 177,467 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,315 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play at both front saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 162,488 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 162,487 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Pass 25 May 2018 155,083 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link dust cover perishing

Fail 24 May 2018 155,082 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lense cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link dust cover perishing

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Jun 2017 148,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2016 140,282 miles

Front n0 plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut but not through to canvas

Fail 2 Jun 2016 140,281 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm worn (2.4.G.2)

Front n0 plate slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear suspension arm worrn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut but not through to canvas

Pass 25 May 2015 133,371 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 133,370 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 126,386 miles

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Fail 28 May 2014 126,386 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 8 May 2013 118,829 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 103,775 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 103,775 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,586 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

low pressure light on dash nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 2 Jun 2011 84,586 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

low pressure light on dash nearside rear tyre soft

Fail 3 Jun 2010 49,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,884 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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KH07 RCV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KH07 RCV, 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 KH07 RCV registered?

KH07 RCV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is KH07 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH07 RCV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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