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LJ57 MJU

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,010 mi
Last recorded176,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 176,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 165,812 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 165,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 165,768 miles

engine cover and full length under trays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 165,768 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine cover and full length under trays fitted

n/s pad wear wire not located in pad

Pass 6 Oct 2020 147,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 91,142 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,113 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,079 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 69,432 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,432 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 57,942 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Wiperblades smear

Fail 25 Sep 2013 57,942 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 46,162 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 38,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 38,274 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 25,189 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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LJ57 MJU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LJ57 MJU, 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 LJ57 MJU registered?

LJ57 MJU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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