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LT07 VPX

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

279,500 mi
Last recorded279,500 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 VPX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 279,500 miles

Front front bumper damage

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 266,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 258,029 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 253,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper arm loose

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 253,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper arm loose

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bonding comeing away (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 242,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 242,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 223,647 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 223,647 miles

Central Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 93y nct5* rof (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 206,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 187,306 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres 3mm

engine covers+under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Oct 2015 164,438 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four brake discs corroded and worn

clutch niosey when fully depressed

front wipers smearing screen

Fail 5 Oct 2015 164,437 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all four brake discs corroded and worn

clutch niosey when fully depressed

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 4 Oct 2014 138,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no oil in engine at time of test

nsf tyre stepped

wipers smear screen

xs play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Oct 2014 138,860 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no oil in engine at time of test

nsf tyre stepped

wipers smear screen

xs play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside wiper smears

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 69,179 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,403 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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LT07 VPX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VPX, 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 LT07 VPX registered?

LT07 VPX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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