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WJ07 ZRX

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

217,181 mi
Last recorded217,181 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 ZRX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 217,181 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 211,786 miles

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

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

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHEILDS INSCURE

Pass 29 Nov 2021 200,650 miles

BONNET CATCH SEIZED

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

N/S/R EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSCURE

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 200,592 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength front of rear subframe sill holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Heavy oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper exhaust heat shield insecure

brake pad wear warning light on dash

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 13 Nov 2020 189,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 189,630 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner front bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 177,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 12 Nov 2019 177,158 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2018 164,860 miles

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

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

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERTRAYS

Fail 1 Nov 2018 164,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

UNDERBODY COVERED IN UNDERTRAYS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 151,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rears of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

advise engine covers and undertarys fitted not allowing full inspection

advise oil leaks of engine and gearbox

Pass 14 Oct 2016 137,350 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 137,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 123,334 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 123,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R18 93Y (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40R18 93Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 109,115 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 109,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 93,281 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 78,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 78,610 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,044 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 63,044 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 50,061 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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WJ07 ZRX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WJ07 ZRX, 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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WJ07 ZRX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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