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MW07 MFV

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,920 mi
Last recorded94,920 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 MFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,920 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

slight play in the n/s rear wheel, possibly in the wheel bearing but only very minor

Pass 16 Apr 2025 89,472 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 81,621 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 81,621 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,832 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 66,236 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 54,208 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 50,845 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 49,649 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 46,740 miles

handbrake low

small chips in screen

Pass 7 May 2015 44,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 42,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

wipers worn

Fail 16 Jun 2014 42,131 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

wipers worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 39,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,860 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear Tyres worn on edge

Fail 13 Jun 2012 36,860 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front Tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 32,225 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 23,010 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 23,010 miles

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

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

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

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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MW07 MFV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MW07 MFV, 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 MW07 MFV registered?

MW07 MFV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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