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AK57 EKC

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

194,887 mi
Last recorded194,887 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 EKC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 194,887 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 190,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 184,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 175,957 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 171,280 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 163,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 163,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 160,723 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 152,047 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 138,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 126,114 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,731 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 100,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,310 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 87,310 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,043 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,196 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 25,137 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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AK57 EKC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AK57 EKC, 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 AK57 EKC registered?

AK57 EKC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is AK57 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK57 EKC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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