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HY07 JGU

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

245,511 mi
Last recorded245,511 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 JGU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 245,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 233,901 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes rear x4 slight movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 233,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes rear x4 slight movment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 222,095 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 222,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 208,751 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 208,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 208,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Aux belt damaged

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lamp (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 198,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 184,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray loose in places

Fail 11 Mar 2021 184,307 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 170,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 159,172 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,402 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 129,385 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

fuel smell from under bonnet cant see anything obvious

Fail 3 Mar 2017 129,382 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

fuel smell from under bonnet cant see anything obvious

Pass 29 Feb 2016 118,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 118,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 104,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 93,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 93,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 78,784 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration both number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress both front spot/fog lamps.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 65,257 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front and rear number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,564 miles

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

front inners and rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 10 Feb 2011 51,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

front inners and rear brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,529 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,529 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HY07 JGU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 HY07 JGU, 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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HY07 JGU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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