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17 D

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

119,586 mi
Last recorded119,586 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 D
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,586 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 108,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 104,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 104,425 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 100,623 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 100,623 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 98,804 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 98,804 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 93,684 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,263 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,210 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 85,531 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,780 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,294 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 44,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,550 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,508 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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17 D is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 17 D, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 17 D registered?

17 D is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2007.

Is 17 D safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 D shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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