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YA56 GWG

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,402 mi
Last recorded136,402 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 GWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 136,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 136,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 132,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 131,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,334 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 130,334 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,494 miles

noise in stearing rack no wear found

Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,819 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 127,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 126,373 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 122,618 miles

Nearside rear and offside rear lower arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 6 Mar 2019 122,618 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside rear lower arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2018 117,017 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,587 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 111,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 108,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 103,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 99,020 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 64,470 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,590 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,192 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 GWG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA56 GWG, 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 YA56 GWG registered?

YA56 GWG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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