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R10 DHC

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 DHC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 145,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,017 miles

ns reg light,boot switch,brake discs scored-pitting,front D bushes play,front suspension arms play,bumper trims loose

Pass 9 Jan 2023 60,039 miles

Nearside Rear tail light lens broken

Pass 12 Jan 2022 59,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 59,803 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 59,564 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

battery weak-dash aux lights flicker-intermittant-investigate,brake discs deteriorating,rear diff seal deteriorating

Pass 15 Nov 2019 59,536 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 59,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 58,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 56,686 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 56,684 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Front Lower 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 2 Nov 2016 52,450 miles

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

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)

brake pad wear warning flashed up once but pads ok not worn

bulb warning light flahed but no bulbs out at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,949 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 45,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,632 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,012 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,811 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,769 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 19,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 13,643 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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R10 DHC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R10 DHC, 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 R10 DHC registered?

R10 DHC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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