2007 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · OV07 VTZ
2007 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 135,951 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OV07 VTZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2022
- 135,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV07 VTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 530 (OV07 VTZ) between May 2010 and April 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”.
OV07 VTZ Mileage History
- 10/05/201053,089 mi
- 11/05/201168,424 mi+15,335 mi
- 11/05/201168,424 mi
- 10/05/201281,558 mi+13,134 mi
- 03/01/201389,447 mi+7,889 mi
- 07/01/201387,452 mi-1,995 mi
- 03/02/201496,127 mi+8,675 mi
- 11/03/2015103,780 mi+7,653 mi
- 11/03/2015103,782 mi+2 mi
- 03/03/2016110,087 mi+6,305 mi
- 21/04/2017117,361 mi+7,274 mi
- 24/04/2017117,361 mi
- 23/04/2018122,391 mi+5,030 mi
- 14/05/2019126,262 mi+3,871 mi
- 04/04/2022135,951 mi+9,689 mi
Average of roughly 6,963 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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