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LJ57 SXS

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,261 mi
Last recorded109,261 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 SXS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 109,261 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers,undertrays & outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 22 Feb 2025 109,261 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour new bulb fitted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers,undertrays & outer sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 28 Feb 2024 92,094 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,325 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,116 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 16 Feb 2021 74,106 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 74,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,997 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 54,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,638 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,126 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 36,342 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 36,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,977 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 22,685 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Pass 21 Dec 2010 19,213 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 SXS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 SXS registered?

LJ57 SXS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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