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VN56 WHX

2007 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

151,632 mi
Last recorded151,632 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 WHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 151,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 151,132 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 151,126 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 145,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 141,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 137,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 130,446 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 123,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,367 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,831 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 108,823 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,153 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 97,236 miles

Engine oil level too low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 97,236 miles

Engine oil level too low

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,037 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,318 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 84,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 69,585 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,851 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

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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VN56 WHX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VN56 WHX, 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 VN56 WHX registered?

VN56 WHX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is VN56 WHX safe to buy?

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