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LR57 CVZ

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,929 mi
Last recorded131,929 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 CVZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 131,929 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,247 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 119,694 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 111,622 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 111,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jul 2019 110,839 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 108,472 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 108,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,977 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,534 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low on edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyre getting low on edges

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components under side

Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,274 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 72,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 72,719 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 63,144 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,947 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 CVZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CVZ, 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 CVZ registered?

LR57 CVZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is LR57 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 CVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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