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MT57 SOC

2007 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

268,560 mi
Last recorded268,560 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 SOC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 268,560 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 248,927 miles

Nearside Rear Play detected at wheel, cannot locate source of play

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 226,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 226,619 miles

Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 224,520 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Aug 2020 212,097 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 199,240 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 194,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 175,449 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 154,327 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 133,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 116,418 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 76,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 61,731 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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MT57 SOC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT57 SOC, 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 MT57 SOC registered?

MT57 SOC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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The MOT history for MT57 SOC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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