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770 AP

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,964 mi
Last recorded83,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration770 AP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 83,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 82,694 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 81,792 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 80,323 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,475 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 75,033 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,411 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 69,038 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 68,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the edges + cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 65,131 miles

nsr alloy badly corroded/pitted ,possible fracture unable to check without causing damage

nsr tyre tread cracking.perishing/small cut to tread

osr tyre has a small cut to tread

Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,120 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective front height sensor (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective height sensor (1.7.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

nsf tyre cracking/perishing

nsr alloy badly corroded/pitted ,possible fracture unable to check without causing damage

Pass 23 Jul 2015 63,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension bushes slightly detreiorated.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,894 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 57,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 54,228 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,019 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 48,019 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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770 AP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 770 AP, 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 770 AP registered?

770 AP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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