CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT07 SXM

2007 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

204,287 mi
Last recorded204,287 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 SXM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 204,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 188,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 179,464 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 173,232 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 165,493 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2021 163,971 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 157,540 miles

Rear Unable to check adult belts due to items on rear seats

Pass 24 Jan 2019 138,020 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls damaged

both rear tyres tread on inner edges wearing sooth

rear seat belts not checked due to objects on rear seat

Pass 22 Dec 2017 126,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 126,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by damage bumper not secured to wing ,point sticking out (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 118,362 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 118,362 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,777 miles

Near side front tyr sidewall has slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 107,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2014 107,306 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,073 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 84,355 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,375 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full BMW 530 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT07 SXM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LT07 SXM, 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

How do I check the history of LT07 SXM?

You can check the full history of LT07 SXM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT07 SXM registered?

LT07 SXM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2007.

Is LT07 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT07 SXM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT07 SXM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LT07 SXM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.