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PE57 LXJ

2007 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,960 mi
Last recorded194,960 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 LXJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 194,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 194,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 193,767 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 193,765 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 175,667 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 175,607 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 161,287 miles

marks/scratches around vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2017 161,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

marks/scratches around vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,521 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 136,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 134,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 132,788 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 131,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,680 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 128,589 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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PE57 LXJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE57 LXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE57 LXJ registered?

PE57 LXJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is PE57 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE57 LXJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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