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LD57 UET

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,000 mi
Last recorded19,000 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 UET
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 19,000 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 183,774 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 180,961 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Jan 2020 178,241 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 178,238 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 172,396 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 162,717 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 144,970 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 128,890 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush n/s and offside (2.4.G.2)

o/s/wiper linkage worn

under covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016 128,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated synthetic bush n/s and offside (2.4.G.2)

o/s/wiper linkage worn

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,637 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 96,645 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 80,973 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 80,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 79,260 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,371 miles

exhaust bracket to gearbox loose- bolts missing

Fail 21 Oct 2011 62,341 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust bracket to gearbox loose- bolts missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,500 miles

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)

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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LD57 UET is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LD57 UET, 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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LD57 UET is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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