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LV57 UCE

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

211,283 mi
Last recorded211,283 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 UCE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 211,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 200,813 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 195,203 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2018 185,322 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2017 173,980 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 263,060 miles

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres tread depth starting to get low

Rear diff leaking

Fail 12 Aug 2016 263,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres tread depth starting to get low

Rear diff leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 221,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 221,823 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 123,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 97,490 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2013 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 86,430 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 86,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 85,728 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 46,122 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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LV57 UCE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV57 UCE, 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 LV57 UCE registered?

LV57 UCE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is LV57 UCE safe to buy?

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