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R555 SHW

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,934 mi
Last recorded60,934 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 SHW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 60,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 58,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 58,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,653 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 48,044 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn on Edges

Nail in tyre Nails in Both Rear Tyres

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,012 miles

Both front worn on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under Trays and engine covers fitted covering some components

Pass 28 Aug 2019 43,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 43,825 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 39,169 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,224 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2015 33,280 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

engine and under cover fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2014 30,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,643 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Small cuts to nearside front and rear tyres

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 18,122 miles

Small cut to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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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R555 SHW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R555 SHW, 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 R555 SHW registered?

R555 SHW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is R555 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R555 SHW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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