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LC57 XNM

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,351 mi
Last recorded217,351 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 XNM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 217,351 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Differential corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2024 216,793 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 212,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 206,062 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 185,690 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 185,690 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 155,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 144,101 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 140,501 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Nearside Front tyre inner wall damage

Nearside Front tyre outer wall some damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner wall some damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,270 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 130,722 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre has a nail

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Offside Rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 116,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres has side wall damaged

front wipers starting to smear

nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2012 97,749 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 87,100 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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LC57 XNM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC57 XNM, 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 LC57 XNM registered?

LC57 XNM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is LC57 XNM safe to buy?

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