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KW55 KNW

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

156,936 mi
Last recorded156,936 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 KNW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 156,936 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 152,477 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 146,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 140,357 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 132,840 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 132,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 127,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 127,208 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,452 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 116,783 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 110,259 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 105,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 96,982 miles

Handbrake effiency

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 82,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,889 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,901 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 22 Aug 2012 53,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,307 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on edges and cracking on outside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2010 44,380 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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KW55 KNW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KW55 KNW, 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 KW55 KNW registered?

KW55 KNW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is KW55 KNW safe to buy?

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