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LS57 LKC

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,603 mi
Last recorded172,603 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 172,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 167,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 150,848 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer fog light slight insecure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 139,282 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across front axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer fog light unit slightly insecure

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and middle treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer and middle treads (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear lower control arm front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 137,375 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 131,274 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm slight cut (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 127,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge 245/35 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened replace with next set pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 122,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 115,724 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 109,180 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 99,218 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,213 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 89,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,941 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2013 70,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,703 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,624 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,766 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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LS57 LKC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LKC, 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 LKC registered?

LS57 LKC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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