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225D398

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,244 mi
Last recorded32,244 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225D398
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 32,244 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has got a cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,244 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has got a cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Pass 23 Nov 2012 29,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has got a slight cut on the side wall,but not deep enough to reach the cord or the ply.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 11,694 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 11,694 miles

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

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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225D398 is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 225D398, 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 225D398 registered?

225D398 is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is 225D398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225D398 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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