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AF02 KBF

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

229,201 mi
Last recorded229,201 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 KBF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 229,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 222,126 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 218,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 214,059 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 210,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 208,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray's fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2020 206,762 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 202,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 194,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 177,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 177,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 177,099 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front slight corrosion on brake discs

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 161,802 miles

Under tray fitted, unable to inspect underneath components

Pass 31 Dec 2014 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 135,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 109,206 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,491 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,277 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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AF02 KBF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 AF02 KBF, 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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AF02 KBF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 9 August 2007.

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