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HY57 OVT

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 OVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 110,201 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 104,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,986 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 91,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,118 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,590 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 81,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 76,811 miles

Offside Front Upper anti-roll bar linkage dust cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2018 68,593 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 56,103 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 52,736 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,793 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2011 22,967 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,270 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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HY57 OVT is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HY57 OVT, 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 HY57 OVT registered?

HY57 OVT is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is HY57 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 OVT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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