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LY57 SFE

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,250 mi
Last recorded126,250 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 SFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 126,250 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 124,998 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 124,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 121,542 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 96,559 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2018 78,948 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 70,589 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 70,589 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 57,298 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,846 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,268 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,761 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,858 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,361 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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LY57 SFE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LY57 SFE, 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 LY57 SFE registered?

LY57 SFE is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2007.

Is LY57 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 SFE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY57 SFE have outstanding finance?

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