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L222 RDB

2007 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,523 mi
Last recorded129,523 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 RDB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 129,523 miles

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2022 129,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front bumper slightly damaged

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

tyre pressure light on

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 118,652 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 118,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 107,661 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 97,190 miles

Front discs slightly warped

Offside Rear tyre light cracking on inside wall

Fail 21 May 2018 97,188 miles

Front Position lamp not working both inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing i missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs slightly warped

Offside Rear tyre light cracking on inside wall

Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f shocker has a reduced damping effect

parking brake eff low 16%

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tmps light on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 81,358 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 81,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,059 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,001 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,700 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 187,607 miles

n/s/f top a/r/b droplink (rubber) dust cover split

Fail 25 May 2011 187,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f top a/r/b droplink (rubber) dust cover split

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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L222 RDB is a 2007 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L222 RDB, 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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L222 RDB is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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