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M50 OKT

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

191,745 mi
Last recorded191,745 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 OKT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 191,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 191,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 185,943 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 169,279 miles

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 155,945 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 149,736 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 145,197 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 134,956 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 126,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 115,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front tyres side wall's slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres getting low

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 114,942 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Front tyres side wall's slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear tyres getting low

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 104,976 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 104,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,530 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights (set too low)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,578 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,726 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 27,708 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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M50 OKT is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 M50 OKT, 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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M50 OKT is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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