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Y100 SYF

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,123 mi
Last recorded176,123 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY100 SYF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 176,123 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 174,022 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 20 May 2022 174,015 miles

GENERAL CORROSION

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,356 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 165,609 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 160,137 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 152,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 145,962 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 145,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 139,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 132,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2014 125,430 miles

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

both front tyres has small split on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2013 119,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

unable to get the emission tester to register a reading

Pass 27 Feb 2012 109,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside and offside front tyres have damage to outer walls, no cords or bulges found.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge, NO cords showing.

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 66,394 miles

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)

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

offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

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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Y100 SYF 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 83.3%.

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 Y100 SYF, 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 Y100 SYF registered?

Y100 SYF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is Y100 SYF safe to buy?

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