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LR07 FCY

2007 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,031 mi
Last recorded165,031 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 FCY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 165,031 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2023 162,810 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2023 162,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 160,340 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,237 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 158,237 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,677 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 133,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 119,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 105,190 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 105,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2016 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,962 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 66,647 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 53,870 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 43,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 43,181 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,895 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 30,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,412 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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LR07 FCY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR07 FCY, 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 LR07 FCY registered?

LR07 FCY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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