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LT57 WFK

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,006 mi
Last recorded152,006 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 WFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 141,996 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 141,996 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,242 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 137,790 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 136,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,710 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 118,921 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,062 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 102,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,472 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,050 miles

Emissions test to low for tester PASS

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,820 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,741 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,944 miles

o/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

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 WFK is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WFK, 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

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What year was LT57 WFK registered?

LT57 WFK is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is LT57 WFK safe to buy?

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