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FG07 YRO

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,573 mi
Last recorded150,573 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 YRO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 150,573 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four bushes in frame worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 146,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,606 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 143,606 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,638 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 136,953 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 134,149 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 134,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 130,870 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 130,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 127,335 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 124,140 miles

parking brake 17% (min16%)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 124,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

parking brake 17% (min16%)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,120 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 121,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 116,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 112,829 miles

nearside handbrake weaker

Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside handbrake weaker

Pass 15 Nov 2012 104,614 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

centre stop lamp not working

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,008 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 94,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,125 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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FG07 YRO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG07 YRO, 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 FG07 YRO registered?

FG07 YRO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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