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AP07 KGA

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,308 mi
Last recorded198,308 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 KGA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 198,308 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 198,094 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine undertray full of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 183,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 159,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2024 159,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,656 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 131,302 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 118,018 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2020 118,004 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2019 107,270 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,270 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 90,565 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 81,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,374 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 48,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2013 48,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 42,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,279 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,550 miles

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

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

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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AP07 KGA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AP07 KGA, 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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What year was AP07 KGA registered?

AP07 KGA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is AP07 KGA safe to buy?

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