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MA07 YCL

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,002 mi
Last recorded157,002 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 YCL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 157,002 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 150,669 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 144,203 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 144,028 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2022 132,473 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,513 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,462 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,356 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,591 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,335 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 183,816 miles
Fail 27 May 2013 183,816 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2012 169,425 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2012 169,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 151,222 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 151,222 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brakes worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 119,445 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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MA07 YCL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MA07 YCL, 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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MA07 YCL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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