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KR57 VOK

2007 BMW 530

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,863 mi
Last recorded184,863 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 184,863 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 184,863 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 176,842 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 170,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 160,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 160,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 152,767 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 141,983 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,807 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 130,673 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and side lights stay oin when side lights operated (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 119,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,128 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 116,128 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 94,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,699 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,807 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 35,807 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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KR57 VOK is a 2007 BMW 530 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR57 VOK, 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 KR57 VOK registered?

KR57 VOK is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is KR57 VOK safe to buy?

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