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LJ57 PGV

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,530 mi
Last recorded122,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 PGV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 122,530 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 112,409 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 103,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 93,812 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 89,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 89,692 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 89,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 87,531 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 87,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,184 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 84,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,087 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 78,389 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 78,389 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,195 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 75,192 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre inner edge showing heavy wear.

tow bar wiring showing fault.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 73,412 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,352 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 PGV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PGV, 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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LJ57 PGV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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