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LC07 PDZ

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 120,489 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,018 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 117,018 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,284 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,827 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,827 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 104,549 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 104,549 miles

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board pipe off DPF leaking exhaust gasses into engine bay (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower wishbone forward bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 103,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 100,827 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 100,803 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 79,312 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 79,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder /nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 72,801 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 66,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 63,307 miles

n/s/rear brake discs heavily pitted

o/s/f inner brake pad heavily worn

rear brake pads heavily worn

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,744 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 51,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 40,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,170 miles

nsf tyre has wear to inner shoulder of tyre

under engine gaurd fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,475 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2010 33,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 PDZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC07 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

LC07 PDZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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