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LV07 BWC

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,161 mi
Last recorded172,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 BWC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 172,161 miles

Front Both headlamp lens misting over

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

Offside Front Inner Steering tie rod slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2025 168,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 164,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 158,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 158,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 152,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 127,508 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 119,115 miles

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

Front Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached Securing nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,811 miles

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

Pass 29 Nov 2016 107,774 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes splitting

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

Offside Rear suspension arm bushes splitting

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,332 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,574 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 83,701 miles

front brake discs worn

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,791 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 53,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,502 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 39,096 miles

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

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

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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LV07 BWC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LV07 BWC, 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 LV07 BWC registered?

LV07 BWC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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