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YA56 FON

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 FON
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 135,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge small chunk outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 132,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 126,493 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 124,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 120,190 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 120,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 118,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 109,918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 98,254 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 98,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 90,951 miles

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

Rear both tyres worn

Pass 9 Jan 2016 82,337 miles

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

slight damage to inner and outer sidewalls of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 63,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 54,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has side wall damage not down to cords

Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,326 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 20 Mar 2010 25,429 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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YA56 FON is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YA56 FON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA56 FON registered?

YA56 FON is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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