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MS04 SMT

2007 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,830 mi
Last recorded142,830 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS04 SMT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 142,830 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,676 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 135,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 131,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2022 127,574 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [5.3.3 (b) (i)] Front

Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,401 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,425 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,200 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 109,200 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

advice n/s rear tyre on wear indicator

Pass 14 Nov 2016 88,819 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 73,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18/93y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil suspension strut (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,650 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 54,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,819 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,680 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 39,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,544 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 24,047 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 24,047 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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MS04 SMT is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MS04 SMT, 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 MS04 SMT registered?

MS04 SMT is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is MS04 SMT safe to buy?

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