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LB07 VRZ

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,682 mi
Last recorded194,682 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 VRZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 194,682 miles

Front minor deterioration to both suspension arm bushes

Nearside Front tyre becoming badly cracked and perished and tread on 2 mm

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brakes creaking when foot brake applied

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside play in wiper arm

various oil leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2018 194,682 miles

Front minor deterioration to both suspension arm bushes

Nearside Front tyre becoming badly cracked and perished and tread on 2 mm

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly deteriorated

Offside Front brakes creaking when foot brake applied

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre becoming worn

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside play in wiper arm

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2017 177,276 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 177,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 161,749 miles

various minor damage to windscreen

wipers noisy on full speed

Pass 5 Aug 2015 139,333 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges (stepped tread)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge (2mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge (3mm)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 115,289 miles

Both front tyres becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 115,286 miles

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

Both front tyres becoming worn on edges (stepped tread)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,680 miles

both front tyres worn to limit on inner edges

Pass 17 Aug 2011 24,631 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 23,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,498 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 18,498 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 VRZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LB07 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

LB07 VRZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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