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M15 OVA

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

220,092 mi
Last recorded220,092 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 OVA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 220,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 211,315 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 211,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (front arm of 2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 205,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 205,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 200,352 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 190,980 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front headlamps glazed

Pass 11 Dec 2020 183,529 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 183,495 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 177,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and both perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 176,402 miles

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Fail 19 Sep 2019 176,402 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and blue multiple stroke character. Should be black on white background. (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Black and green multiple stroke character. Should be black on yellow background (0.1 (d))

Plastic trim fitted to engine bay and underside of vehicle, unable to fully inspect prescribed areas.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 165,169 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 165,168 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 152,189 miles

'Show' style registration plates fitted

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 152,183 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)

Offside 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)

'Show' style registration plates fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 144,142 miles

Engine has oil leak requires looking at

Nail in Nearside front tyre

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 144,135 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine has oil leak requires looking at

Nail in Nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 132,922 miles

Front Registration plate characters formed using the incorrect 3 dimensional format.

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate characters formed using the incorrect 3 dimensional format

Pass 10 Oct 2014 125,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 125,877 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 112,360 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 112,357 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,226 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2010 91,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2010 91,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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M15 OVA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 M15 OVA, 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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M15 OVA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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