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AK07 RJU

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

226,056 mi
Last recorded226,056 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 RJU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 226,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 226,035 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 224,267 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 219,349 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 219,341 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 213,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 208,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 191,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 169,525 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 169,518 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 Oct 2016 153,337 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 131,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 131,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 109,390 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)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 109,390 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2013 88,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Sep 2012 76,039 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2011 66,542 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,366 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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AK07 RJU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK07 RJU, 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 AK07 RJU registered?

AK07 RJU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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