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LM57 HAE

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 HAE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 140,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 135,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 133,558 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyres Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 129,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre unevenly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 118,893 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2021 108,853 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2019 103,224 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2019 103,213 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,026 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,795 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 85,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 76,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 68,161 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 61,583 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2014 53,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,719 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,562 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,407 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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LM57 HAE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM57 HAE, 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 LM57 HAE registered?

LM57 HAE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LM57 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 HAE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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