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N8 HSG

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

227,113 mi
Last recorded227,113 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 HSG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 227,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 213,928 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 213,888 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing calliper retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 196,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake weak and only just met minimum requirement

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges and nearside rear has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 196,827 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake weak and only just met minimum requirement

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edges and nearside rear has nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 184,091 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 184,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 174,872 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 169,290 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 166,863 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 166,863 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 160,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 149,956 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 149,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 29 Jul 2017 138,413 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 127,927 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 116,861 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 116,799 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 107,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 107,020 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,134 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 66,733 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 54,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,367 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,271 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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N8 HSG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N8 HSG, 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 N8 HSG registered?

N8 HSG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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