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AF57 VWR

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,608 mi
Last recorded174,608 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 174,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 174,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 157,307 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 157,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 137,933 miles

Emissions not tested two much smoke on tick over (7.3.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,169 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,605 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,605 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 109,921 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 109,908 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 86,067 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 72,895 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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AF57 VWR is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF57 VWR, 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 AF57 VWR registered?

AF57 VWR is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is AF57 VWR safe to buy?

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