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FN07 YFP

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,416 mi
Last recorded176,416 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 YFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 176,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 176,413 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.02 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 170,579 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside rear (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 165,003 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 165,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 159,907 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 159,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 155,342 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 155,342 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 151,742 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 151,577 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 149,204 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 149,202 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 146,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 143,483 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 143,477 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 140,075 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 135,206 miles

Nearside Rear approx. 2-3mm

Nearside Rear handbrake could be better

Pass 15 Aug 2014 132,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 122,131 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 111,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,932 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 61,932 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

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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FN07 YFP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 FN07 YFP, 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 FN07 YFP registered?

FN07 YFP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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