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MD57 ZKJ

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,073 mi
Last recorded98,073 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 ZKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,233 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,213 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 91,703 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 91,703 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,946 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,459 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 85,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,807 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 78,609 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 73,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 68,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,880 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 64,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,734 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean for test

Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,734 miles

Exhaust emissions to clean for test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,572 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,769 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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MD57 ZKJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black 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 MD57 ZKJ, 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 MD57 ZKJ registered?

MD57 ZKJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is MD57 ZKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD57 ZKJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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