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MJ07 FKV

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,064 mi
Last recorded128,064 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ07 FKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 128,064 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view

Fail 9 Jun 2026 128,045 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine covers and under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,966 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 123,608 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 122,097 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 122,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 117,392 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,558 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,360 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 112,360 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 108,168 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 108,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 100,488 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 100,487 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall/tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 94,581 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,644 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 81,007 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,257 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,372 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,600 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,518 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 FKV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

MJ07 FKV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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The MOT history for MJ07 FKV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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