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LT57 UWF

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,500 mi
Last recorded156,500 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 UWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 156,500 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,087 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 140,299 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 134,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 131,170 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable components

Fail 6 May 2020 131,170 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of testable components

Pass 23 Mar 2019 126,708 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 122,804 miles

handbrake performance requirements just met

slight grease seepage from rear outer CV joints

Pass 7 Mar 2017 118,301 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,026 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,026 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,494 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle could not be tested because of under body sheild pass/advise

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r outer cv joint slight mist of oil

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,374 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,485 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,859 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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LT57 UWF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LT57 UWF, 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 LT57 UWF registered?

LT57 UWF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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