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LX57 ZZA

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,421 mi
Last recorded158,421 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 158,421 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 151,852 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 151,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 150,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 140,143 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 113,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has excessive wear Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 113,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has excessive wear Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 104,403 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITEED

Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,714 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 95,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,633 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 70,094 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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LX57 ZZA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver 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 LX57 ZZA, 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 LX57 ZZA registered?

LX57 ZZA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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