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MV57 FHY

2007 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,601 mi
Last recorded186,601 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 FHY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 186,601 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 177,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2025 177,755 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 169,943 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 169,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 160,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 149,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,344 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 134,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 122,762 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,820 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,472 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,803 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,615 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 82,615 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,279 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,317 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,783 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,442 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 FHY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHY, 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 FHY registered?

MV57 FHY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is MV57 FHY safe to buy?

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