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MF07 VBE

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

238,175 mi
Last recorded238,175 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF07 VBE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 238,175 miles

slight play in rear suspension

all tyre valves worn

rear tyres low and cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 227,608 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 191,693 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 191,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 162,507 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 162,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 137,590 miles

N/S/F @ O/S/F tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F @ O/S/F tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,476 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 115,452 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,511 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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MF07 VBE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MF07 VBE, 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 MF07 VBE registered?

MF07 VBE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is MF07 VBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF07 VBE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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