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YA07 JNL

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,237 mi
Last recorded171,237 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 171,237 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 171,227 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 167,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 159,345 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 159,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 153,599 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides - slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - wishbones - front most inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both suspension airbags are perished

Pass 14 Jul 2022 146,021 miles

Both front tyres have slight feathering 245 40 18 y

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 142,743 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2020 136,423 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wipers smear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 136,417 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front wipers smear

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 131,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 123,140 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 119,972 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,961 miles

top and bottom guards

Fail 10 Aug 2016 111,948 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

top and bottom guards

Pass 11 Aug 2015 103,672 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,841 miles

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

Fail 13 Aug 2013 86,841 miles

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

EMMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO DETECT

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,140 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 53,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 JNL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JNL, 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 JNL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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