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LB07 LWC

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

96,973 mi
Last recorded96,973 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 LWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 96,973 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,170 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,951 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 84,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Aug 2022 81,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,696 miles

Central stop lamp is not working

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,312 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 71,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 70,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 65,522 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,907 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,228 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 55,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

exhaust emission light on indicating a fault

Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,624 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,870 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 28,870 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 22,127 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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LB07 LWC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB07 LWC, 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 LB07 LWC registered?

LB07 LWC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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