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WV57 UYH

2007 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,989 mi
Last recorded128,989 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 UYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 126,286 miles

Offside WIPER ARM DEFECTIVE

Fail 15 Apr 2025 126,286 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside WIPER ARM DEFECTIVE

Pass 4 Apr 2024 125,169 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,031 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors damaged but not affecting drivers rear view (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive minor leaks from engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side rear drive shaft outer joint badly worn and loosing grease but gaiter intact

rear tail gate can only be opened by dash board switch

surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 8 Sep 2021 123,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 120,796 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,253 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 117,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 108,552 miles

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

Items on rear seats preventing test of all Rear seat belts

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 91,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test.

Pass 10 Oct 2015 83,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 78,546 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,301 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,164 miles

insuficent flow from engine to carry out emissions test

nearside front wheel squeks when rotated but no play found

Pass 8 Nov 2011 53,846 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,845 miles

Both front tyres are worn on ionner and outer edges

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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WV57 UYH is a 2007 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WV57 UYH, 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 WV57 UYH registered?

WV57 UYH is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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