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EA07 YBL

2007 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,552 mi
Last recorded166,552 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 YBL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 166,552 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 159,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers undertrays and side sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,078 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 143,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,345 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,084 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 98,355 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 91,291 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 83,629 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,515 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 79,515 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,754 miles

Emissions To Clean To Test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 70,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions To Clean To Test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 64,274 miles

OSR tyre wearing on edges

both front tyres wearing on edges

front wipers slightly smearing

unable to check rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

slight oil leak from gearbox sump

Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise emissions to low to detect

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,131 miles

advise emissions to low to detect

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,064 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,290 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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EA07 YBL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA07 YBL, 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 EA07 YBL registered?

EA07 YBL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is EA07 YBL safe to buy?

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