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PK57 UGS

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,173 mi
Last recorded167,173 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 UGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 167,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 160,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

diff oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 148,149 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 147,951 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance incorrect colour (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2017 138,709 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2017 138,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 133,083 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 126,145 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 122,675 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 97,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emmissions machine wont read emmissions. too clean

play to all suspension bushes+joints

sill covers fitted

unable to see master cylinder+resevoir

vehicle underside wet

wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 Feb 2013 97,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emmissions machine wont read emmissions. too clean

play to all suspension bushes+joints

sill covers fitted

unable to see master cylinder+resevoir

vehicle underside wet

wipers in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2010 16,170 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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PK57 UGS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PK57 UGS, 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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PK57 UGS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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