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Y811 PBY

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

208,094 mi
Last recorded208,094 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY811 PBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 208,094 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 208,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 201,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 195,543 miles

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

Nearside Front wear indicator insecure

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

engine cover fitted plus under tray fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2023 195,543 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective inner lens damaged plus bulb fitted incorect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall plus has leak (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wear indicator insecure

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

engine cover fitted plus under tray fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 192,205 miles

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

Nearside front pad wire insecure

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

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021 187,119 miles

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 184,313 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2020 184,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2020 184,129 miles

Emissions not tested emissions significantly higher than limit (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad wear wire insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured TDI Tuning module and associated wiring in engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray saturated in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 171,889 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 11 Dec 2018 166,367 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 166,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 157,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 148,989 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 138,428 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2015 138,428 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 126,592 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 112,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 105,221 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 105,221 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 99,082 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 86,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 70,227 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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Y811 PBY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y811 PBY, 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 Y811 PBY registered?

Y811 PBY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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