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LF07 YBO

2007 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,654 mi
Last recorded94,654 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YBO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 94,654 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads f /and/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 93,663 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OSF water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 90,114 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 90,095 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side in very poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 85,338 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 80,333 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 80,326 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 74,557 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights output could be better. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 67,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 58,009 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 58,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 51,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Mar 2013 32,045 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,095 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,553 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,730 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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LF07 YBO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LF07 YBO, 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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LF07 YBO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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