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M700 GRG

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,718 mi
Last recorded176,718 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM700 GRG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 176,718 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 170,861 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 165,638 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 161,265 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,389 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 131,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 123,576 miles

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully checked

Fail 24 May 2018 123,576 miles

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

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

under trays fitted brake pipes not fully checked

Pass 7 Apr 2017 117,017 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,068 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 111,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,998 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dpf warning light on

n/s/r seat belt clip faulty but can still be secured and released

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,245 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 62,977 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,206 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 44,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M700 GRG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M700 GRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M700 GRG registered?

M700 GRG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 November 2007.

Is M700 GRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M700 GRG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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