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VN57 ODW

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,276 mi
Last recorded148,276 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 ODW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 148,276 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 139,932 miles

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Small section of damage (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 139,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Covers in engine bay and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer shoulder, both shoulder also deteriorated/cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Small section of damage (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing outer shoulder, both shoulders deteriorated/cracking, and outer sidewall has multiple sections of damage, no cord exposed.

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No water in reservoir (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 126,046 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 126,046 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,963 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 121,963 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,582 miles

both front tyres, tread low on outer edges.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 98,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres, tread low on outer edges.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,337 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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VN57 ODW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VN57 ODW, 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 VN57 ODW registered?

VN57 ODW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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