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WA57 ABU

2007 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,592 mi
Last recorded216,592 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA57 ABU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 216,592 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 216,590 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 210,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 204,812 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 204,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 195,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 195,297 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 183,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 174,390 miles

DPF fault

Fail 30 Apr 2015 174,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

DPF fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2014 163,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 8 May 2014 163,673 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 May 2013 151,516 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 151,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2012 143,548 miles

both fronts + o/s/r tyres slight wear inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 143,538 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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WA57 ABU is a 2007 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WA57 ABU, 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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WA57 ABU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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