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LC07 HWA

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

197,699 mi
Last recorded197,699 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 HWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 197,699 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 195,122 miles

Door mirror glass in poor condition.

Handbrake performance low.

Rear suspension arm bushes and dust covers in poor condition.

Pass 23 Mar 2024 188,365 miles

Central high level stop lamp partially not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 25 Mar 2023 183,682 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 178,354 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2022 178,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 173,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2020 168,871 miles

Particle filter light ON.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. 225/50/17 Budget. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 168,871 miles

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

Particle filter light ON.

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. 225/50/17 Budget. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 152,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,244 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 131,244 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,081 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 87,067 miles

engine management lamp is illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 60,017 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished through tread

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,572 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

emissions too lean to register

Pass 28 May 2012 38,534 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,456 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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LC07 HWA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LC07 HWA, 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 LC07 HWA registered?

LC07 HWA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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