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YA07 JFK

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,333 mi
Last recorded193,333 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 JFK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2026 193,333 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 186,487 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 177,796 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 284,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 174,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 172,131 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,965 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 167,964 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,148 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 160,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 149,320 miles

Offside Front non runflat tyre fitted.

Fail 31 Aug 2017 149,316 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Halo light. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link rubber split. (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Non runflat tyre fitted. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 138,708 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 138,667 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 131,591 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 124,292 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,263 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 111,263 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,964 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,907 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,341 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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YA07 JFK is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YA07 JFK, 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 YA07 JFK registered?

YA07 JFK is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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