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FV57 YNY

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,674 mi
Last recorded227,674 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YNY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 227,674 miles

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body// under trays fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 220,902 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2022 211,502 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 196,279 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 196,279 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 188,149 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 188,149 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 182,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 166,797 miles

Undertrays fitted,limited inspection.

Pass 5 Jan 2018 152,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 136,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 136,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2015 122,543 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,543 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,289 miles

both rear suspension lower arm bushes starting to seperate

Fail 19 Jun 2014 114,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear suspension lower arm bushes starting to seperate

Pass 31 May 2013 101,976 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner egdes quite badly 245 35 19

both rear arm front bushes starting to become unbonded

Fail 29 May 2013 101,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner egdes quite badly 245 35 19

both rear arm front bushes starting to become unbonded

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 11 May 2012 91,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,745 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

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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FV57 YNY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FV57 YNY, 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 FV57 YNY registered?

FV57 YNY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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