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J90 YJC

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,699 mi
Last recorded167,699 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 YJC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 167,699 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 167,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 164,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 160,020 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 155,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 155,350 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.15 (a))

T P M light on fail 2012 on

Pass 26 Aug 2021 141,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 133,731 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,294 miles

advice on further look at hand brake leaver slight tight

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,180 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on further look at front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,155 miles

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

child seats fitted

engine and under body covers fitted

no exhaust smoke detected by diesel analyzer

Fail 12 Mar 2016 88,155 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

no exhaust smoke detected by diesel analyzer

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,601 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,604 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 75,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 65,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2013 65,543 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,987 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 40,095 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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J90 YJC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J90 YJC, 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 J90 YJC registered?

J90 YJC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is J90 YJC safe to buy?

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