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MA07 VTF

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,348 mi
Last recorded190,348 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 VTF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 190,348 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 190,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam ALSO BULB INSECURE (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL OF TYRE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER WALL OF TYRE SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 181,570 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 161,945 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 155,473 miles

Front WASHERS FROZEN

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 149,776 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 140,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 132,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 132,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall has slight bulges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,407 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 121,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 111,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,052 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 82,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 58,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,310 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner & outer edges.

Nearside rear & offside rear wheels have damaged inside bead rims,concern is that cracks may develop.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,778 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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MA07 VTF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MA07 VTF, 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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MA07 VTF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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