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KJ07 RCV

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,625 mi
Last recorded143,625 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ07 RCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 143,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 143,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rearmost arm inner bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 135,059 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 127,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,091 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Pass 31 May 2019 122,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 118,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Fail 14 May 2018 118,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested Tyre seriously underinflated (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre perished/cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracked

Pass 2 May 2017 116,036 miles

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp flickering

Offside Rear Number plate lamp flickering

Fail 9 Mar 2017 115,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp flickering

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Number plate lamp flickering

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,834 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner edge

advise rear tyres 2mm worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 102,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,742 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 83,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 71,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,533 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,360 miles

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

front number plate distorted

Fail 18 Jan 2010 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate distorted

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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KJ07 RCV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KJ07 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 KJ07 RCV registered?

KJ07 RCV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is KJ07 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ07 RCV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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