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LF07 YJR

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

207,542 mi
Last recorded207,542 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YJR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 207,542 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 207,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 194,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 186,277 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 179,982 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet at mid travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 175,300 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 175,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 153,052 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 152,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 138,053 miles

both rear wheel bearing areas have grease debris

Fail 21 Dec 2018 137,842 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower (front arm ) rubber bush (banging under braking ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel bearing areas have grease debris

Pass 1 Dec 2017 127,848 miles

both rear tyres wearing low also wearing inner edges

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f door mirror slightly deteriated

slight rear service brake imbalance 10-15%

Fail 28 Nov 2017 127,786 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front side lights show blue (1.1.A.3e)

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

both rear tyres wearing low also wearing inner edges

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f door mirror slightly deteriated

slight rear service brake imbalance 10-15%

Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,134 miles

emissions too clean to register

o/s/r brake slightly slow on descent

Fail 8 Dec 2016 115,078 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink b/joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Rear reflector missing n/s/r (1.5.1a)

front brake application uneven front brake imbalance 65% n/s/f very slow (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean to register

o/s/r brake slightly slow on descent

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,991 miles

both front bottom arm bushes slightly deteriated resulting in slight movement

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wiper arm linkage bushes worn

undertrays fitted obstructing components

Pass 19 Dec 2014 153,475 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 153,254 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,581 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 51,552 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 37,002 miles

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

low tyre pressure warning light on dash

nail in o/s/r centre of tyre tread

Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,030 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 36,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YJR is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LF07 YJR, 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 YJR is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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