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LS57 LKA

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

218,877 mi
Last recorded218,877 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 LKA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 218,877 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 199,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 186,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 186,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 178,385 miles

Both front tyres edges worn

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished

Both rear tyres slightly worn

Offside front shock damp

Pass 27 Jan 2022 169,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 165,015 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 165,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 163,182 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 163,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2019 160,061 miles

Offside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

all 4 tyres cut outer side wall

both front tyres worn edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2018 156,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre cut outer side wall

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2017 144,352 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 136,055 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 136,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 124,588 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 124,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 117,313 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 105,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 105,277 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,096 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 24 Nov 2010 62,209 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 LKA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS57 LKA, 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 LS57 LKA registered?

LS57 LKA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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