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AR07 HUJ

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

160,073 mi
Last recorded160,073 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 160,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 144,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 138,568 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 127,169 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 127,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,461 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 104,134 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,568 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,943 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 89,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,064 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,064 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 74,107 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front bumper loose requires realigning

Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front bumper loose requires realigning

Fail 9 Oct 2013 60,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 53,852 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,943 miles

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

small cut to n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,630 miles

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat - Visual check of seat belt only

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 41,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to the offside rear seat - Visual check of seat belt only

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

Offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AR07 HUJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AR07 HUJ, 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 AR07 HUJ registered?

AR07 HUJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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