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85 GSB

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,970 mi
Last recorded125,970 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration85 GSB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 125,970 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 122,281 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 119,559 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 119,559 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,078 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,614 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 112,614 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 105,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,577 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 91,996 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 86,485 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 86,485 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,930 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear discs pitted and scored

rear pads getting low

Fail 20 Jun 2016 84,930 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. rear (6.2.A.2)

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear discs pitted and scored

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,282 miles

rear brake pads poss getting low

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,282 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake pads poss getting low

Pass 26 Jun 2014 75,100 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 26 Jun 2014 75,100 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,560 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 63,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 63,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 52,938 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 44,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 44,335 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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85 GSB is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 85 GSB, 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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85 GSB is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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