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R70 HYB

2007 BMW 530

Purple Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,193 mi
Last recorded140,193 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 HYB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 140,193 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,049 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 134,508 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 129,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 126,886 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 123,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 120,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 116,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 114,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 110,464 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 107,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 101,781 miles

tyres 245/35zr19 offside front cut on outer wall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,185 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,218 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f outter tyre wall cut

Pass 20 Apr 2012 70,594 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre not down to chords

Fail 19 Apr 2012 70,594 miles

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

cut in o/s/r tyre not down to chords

Pass 22 Apr 2011 50,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2011 50,338 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 28,162 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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R70 HYB is a 2007 BMW 530 in Purple with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R70 HYB, 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

How do I check the history of R70 HYB?

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What year was R70 HYB registered?

R70 HYB is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is R70 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 HYB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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