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VU57 HFB

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,866 mi
Last recorded124,866 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 HFB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 124,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking under trade cant see. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 117,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,848 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 114,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 109,586 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2016 102,162 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 95,322 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,078 miles

Advise nearside rear top suspension arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2013 81,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 74,062 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,249 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 58,860 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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VU57 HFB is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU57 HFB, 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 VU57 HFB registered?

VU57 HFB is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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