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NJ57 HYN

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

189,532 mi
Last recorded189,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 HYN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 189,532 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 163,388 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 158,645 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 29 May 2024 158,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate inscription illegible both delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 153,275 miles

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

Rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Mar 2022 148,514 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 145,371 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,173 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 129,469 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 119,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 119,496 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 105,460 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 105,457 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 91,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat brackets slight wear

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

smoke from exhaust

Fail 18 Sep 2015 90,994 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat brackets slight wear

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

smoke from exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,095 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,067 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

upper brake light inop

Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,067 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

upper brake light inop

Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,741 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,662 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 59,662 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 46,725 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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NJ57 HYN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NJ57 HYN, 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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NJ57 HYN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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