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WV07 AHZ

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,420 mi
Last recorded176,420 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 AHZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 176,420 miles

Front Bumper Damaged and Slightly Loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 176,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Bumper Damaged and Slightly Loose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 165,994 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 165,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 153,977 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,029 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 130,679 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 130,599 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 118,707 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 118,703 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 106,797 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 98,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 88,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,042 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2015 55,939 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,769 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,017 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,188 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,487 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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WV07 AHZ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WV07 AHZ, 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 WV07 AHZ registered?

WV07 AHZ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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