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PJT 562J

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

220,317 mi
Last recorded220,317 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 562J
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 220,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 208,687 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 208,687 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 204,634 miles

Nearside Rear Top suspension arm bush worn

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2021 190,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 177,635 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 156,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reversing lights not working

Fail 23 Mar 2019 156,677 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reversing lights not working

Pass 9 Mar 2018 135,232 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 135,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,230 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,839 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,369 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 87,528 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 79,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 70,879 miles

advise wrong size tyres fitted to front

Fail 17 May 2012 70,878 miles

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

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

advise wrong size tyres fitted to front

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,898 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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PJT 562J is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJT 562J, 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 PJT 562J registered?

PJT 562J is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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