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LT57 VNP

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,164 mi
Last recorded153,164 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 VNP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 153,164 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 123,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 121,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 116,209 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted/worn

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 111,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 93y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted/worn

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2016 109,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,705 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 78,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 78,211 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,697 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 60,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 45,515 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,578 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 VNP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT57 VNP, 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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LT57 VNP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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