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LB07 VSX

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,751 mi
Last recorded166,751 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 166,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 166,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 159,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front angel eye/position light inoperative but matched pair working

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 159,296 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,458 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 144,457 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2018 125,017 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR ON INNER/OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 20 May 2017 99,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,759 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2014 70,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,698 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 60,698 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,183 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,747 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 29,135 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 VSX 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 65%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX registered?

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

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