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KJ57 CXF

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

258,866 mi
Last recorded258,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 CXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 258,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 257,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 244,709 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 214,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 208,665 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2019 191,146 miles

Central Rear diff front oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective out side back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 191,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear diff front oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective out side back box mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 174,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertray slightly damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2018 174,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

undertray slightly damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2017 161,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 161,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 147,827 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 147,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,379 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 134,374 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 120,803 miles

to clean for emission reading

Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,235 miles

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

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

emissions too low to test

Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 87,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front undertray and lower grill damaged and insecure

to clean for emissions reading

Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,587 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,913 miles

n/s/f tyre on 1.mm inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2010 60,913 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.mm inner edge

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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KJ57 CXF 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 68.2%.

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 KJ57 CXF, 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 KJ57 CXF registered?

KJ57 CXF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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