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LR57 ARZ

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,544 mi
Last recorded173,544 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 173,544 miles

Nearside Front slight bulge developing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm advice to change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 166,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 159,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 159,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 148,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2015 147,033 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 138,295 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 138,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 112,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 111,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2012 88,280 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 87,736 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 60,659 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,858 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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LR57 ARZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LR57 ARZ, 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 LR57 ARZ registered?

LR57 ARZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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