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L88 NRM

2007 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,556 mi
Last recorded201,556 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 NRM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 201,556 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 186,287 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Feb 2020 186,235 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 178,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 167,117 miles

Rear Tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2016 156,643 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscurring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 147,002 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 146,804 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 134,403 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2014 134,322 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,953 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r disc light corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 83,220 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,109 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 54,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs(both sides)slightly worn

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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L88 NRM is a 2007 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L88 NRM, 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 L88 NRM registered?

L88 NRM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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