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KJ57 ELX

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,808 mi
Last recorded95,808 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 ELX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 95,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 94,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 89,473 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,265 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 89,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside wiper arm loose at spindal

fuel cap sealing ring starting to perish

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front worn on outer edges 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

oil light illuminated

Fail 22 Nov 2018 82,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also wearing on inner edge 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front worn on outer edges 225x50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

oil light illuminated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and worn on inner edge 225x50x17

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread and worn on inner edge 225x50x17

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2017 77,010 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre low tread and worn on inner edge 225x50x17

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread and worn on inner edge 225x50x17

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil spillage or leak around lower engine bay

spark plug housings soaked with oil on removal due to rocker gasket fault

Fail 23 Nov 2016 72,805 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp illuminated

engine misfiring

oil spillage or leak around lower engine bay

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,507 miles

system down during test

Pass 7 Nov 2014 62,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 53,145 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,145 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,463 miles

child seat nsr not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Fail 30 Oct 2012 43,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

child seat nsr not allowing inspection of seatbelt

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,519 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 27,460 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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KJ57 ELX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ELX, 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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KJ57 ELX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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