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MV57 EHT

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

161,983 mi
Last recorded161,983 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 EHT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 161,983 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 153,378 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 153,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 142,155 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 142,155 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,777 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 124,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 91,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,535 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 41,940 miles

rear pads approx 4mm

Pass 5 Dec 2011 35,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,253 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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MV57 EHT is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MV57 EHT, 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 MV57 EHT registered?

MV57 EHT is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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