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LN57 XSD

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,516 mi
Last recorded212,516 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 XSD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 212,516 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 188,048 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 159,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 135,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top transverse outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front forward lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2022 135,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top transverse outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front forward lower suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2021 130,348 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 126,736 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

engine oil level low

Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,470 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,551 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,702 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 106,673 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint most rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 99,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 99,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 83,904 miles

child seat fitted

emissions to low to read oil temp 80

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 83,904 miles

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

child seat fitted

emissions to low to read oil temp 80

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,725 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 69,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,342 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,362 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,137 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,344 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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LN57 XSD is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LN57 XSD, 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 LN57 XSD registered?

LN57 XSD is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is LN57 XSD safe to buy?

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