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Y99 ACG

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests46 (35 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate76.1%

Mileage

201,229 mi
Last recorded201,229 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 ACG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

35 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 201,229 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 185,465 miles

suspension lowered in appropriate manor

Pass 25 Nov 2024 186,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 164,471 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 164,471 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 166,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Spring weak ride height low (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Weak ride height low (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 145,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 145,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 162,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 162,788 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,248 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 144,248 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 160,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 143,619 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 155,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 147,653 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 142,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 138,834 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 141,891 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 141,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 139,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered with grease preventing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 11 Jul 2017 139,586 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered with grease preventing full inspection

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

parking brake recorded little effort

Pass 22 Aug 2016 121,201 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 136,084 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 5 Aug 2015 110,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 131,775 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 131,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2014 100,323 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

exhaust heat shield insecure

one rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Jul 2014 122,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat shield insecure

one rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,404 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 89,404 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,747 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 75,305 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2012 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 35,201 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,127 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 60,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,684 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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Y99 ACG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 46 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.1%.

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 Y99 ACG, 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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Y99 ACG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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