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M16 AJV

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,147 mi
Last recorded178,147 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 AJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 178,147 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 177,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Three fractures in same wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 169,501 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 169,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2024 160,013 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazzards irregular

Fail 23 Jul 2024 159,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

hazzards irregular

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,969 miles

Hazard lamps flashing irregularly

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 148,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Hazard lamps flashing irregularly

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 138,045 miles

Front Both front tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,596 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 127,234 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 116,573 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2020 116,475 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,497 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,330 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 101,177 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,191 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,891 miles

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)

fold away tow bar could not be operated at time of test tow bar inop

Fail 5 Jun 2014 77,891 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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)

fold away tow bar could not be operated at time of test tow bar inop

Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,526 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,256 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 50,032 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 38,045 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 38,045 miles

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

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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M16 AJV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M16 AJV, 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 M16 AJV registered?

M16 AJV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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