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LR07 YWP

2007 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

203,410 mi
Last recorded203,410 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 YWP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 203,410 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody & all suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 203,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Underbody & all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 194,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at rear most mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 194,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front brake disc incorrect size fitted to vehicle

Nearside Rear brake disc incorrect size fitted to vehicle

Offside Front brake disc incorrect size fitted to vehicle

Offside Rear brake disc incorrect size fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2023 187,881 miles

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

engine misfiring under load

Fail 14 Sep 2023 187,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine misfiring under load

Pass 10 Aug 2022 183,330 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 183,326 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,257 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 165,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 145,572 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 141,542 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,190 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 134,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 123,722 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 115,036 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2016 115,036 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,866 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,508 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 101,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,737 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 93,769 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 85,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 77,814 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,632 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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LR07 YWP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LR07 YWP, 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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What year was LR07 YWP registered?

LR07 YWP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is LR07 YWP safe to buy?

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