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LN07 ORC

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

172,880 mi
Last recorded172,880 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN07 ORC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 172,880 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR,NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 163,049 miles

has slight corrosion under body and sills

Pass 27 Feb 2024 161,153 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 161,152 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 158,670 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 155,733 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 150,633 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 149,083 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 145,617 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 145,617 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 141,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 141,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,373 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 129,188 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 121,521 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 115,389 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear tyres 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,961 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2012 100,601 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,025 miles

various chips under limits

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

various chips under limits

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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LN07 ORC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LN07 ORC, 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 LN07 ORC registered?

LN07 ORC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is LN07 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN07 ORC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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