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AP57 JAP

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,791 mi
Last recorded140,791 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 JAP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 140,791 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 135,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 133,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 132,051 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 119,650 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing on inner edge ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2021 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing on inner edge ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,220 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,409 miles

Central Stop lamp not working, Advised disconnected.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,981 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,682 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 61,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to cords inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,943 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 49,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 44,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,729 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,055 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,190 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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AP57 JAP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 AP57 JAP, 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 AP57 JAP registered?

AP57 JAP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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