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YA07 BFO

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,497 mi
Last recorded135,497 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 BFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 135,497 miles

"Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine. Bay."

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

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 128,044 miles

Front windscreen wiper blade slightly worn both

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 122,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly cracked in poor condition 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc slightly rusted

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slightly cracked in poor condition 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake disc slightly rusted

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,527 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,527 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 109,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 103,557 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 97,053 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 91,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 84,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 76,939 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 69,692 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 61,184 miles

both rear tyres down to wear bars

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,834 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,830 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 43,416 miles

nearside front / offside front /nearside rear tyres all have side wall damage

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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YA07 BFO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YA07 BFO, 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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YA07 BFO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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