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EJ07 YTD

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

180,659 mi
Last recorded180,659 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 YTD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 180,659 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 159,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Oct 2024 159,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Oct 2023 142,002 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 135,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 124,765 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 116,683 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread & wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 108,167 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 100,219 miles

Oil leak from rear differential ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,688 miles

discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,747 miles

wipers smearing

Fail 25 Apr 2016 87,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed & tyre cut (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & worn on edge close to cord (4.1.E.1)

discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 80,384 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 73,572 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,905 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,122 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 36,521 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,782 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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EJ07 YTD is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ07 YTD, 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 EJ07 YTD registered?

EJ07 YTD is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 YTD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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