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LS57 ETR

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 ETR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 154,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 151,768 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 148,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 148,208 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,065 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 146,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 142,070 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 136,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 128,888 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 121,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 111,389 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 111,389 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,088 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 84,793 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 66,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,666 miles

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges - Advise replqcement ASAP

Front brake pads low + discs worn

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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LS57 ETR is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LS57 ETR, 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 LS57 ETR registered?

LS57 ETR is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2007.

Is LS57 ETR safe to buy?

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