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MJ07 CEK

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,418 mi
Last recorded161,418 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 CEK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 161,418 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 161,363 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 155,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 155,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and os d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 142,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 142,192 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 136,172 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 134,065 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres edges cracking

offside wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,198 miles

nearside front tyre tread perished

tyre pressure warning offside rear

Pass 10 Jun 2019 131,231 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 127,428 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 127,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 116,534 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is tearing

Fail 26 May 2017 116,449 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall is tearing

Offside Rear tyre is very badly worn on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 105,467 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 105,467 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,803 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 May 2015 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,952 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 23 May 2014 89,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2013 81,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 73,408 miles

Nearside front wheel rim and tyre outer wall have some damage.

Pass 16 May 2011 60,203 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 60,203 miles

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

offside tyre worn on inner edge, has also cuts in outer sidewall.

Pass 7 May 2010 49,799 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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MJ07 CEK is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MJ07 CEK, 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 MJ07 CEK registered?

MJ07 CEK is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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