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KM57 JWA

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,698 mi
Last recorded86,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 JWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 84,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,649 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,501 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 75,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,613 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 73,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 69,004 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Auto adjuster requires attention (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2018 69,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Flat / very low pressure

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Auto adjuster requires attention (1.1.6 (d))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arms, bushes peeling

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 58,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2016 58,788 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Slight play within steering rack/track rod arm

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 48,805 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 43,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,827 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 25,827 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KM57 JWA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM57 JWA, 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 KM57 JWA registered?

KM57 JWA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is KM57 JWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM57 JWA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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