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YA57 CXF

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,325 mi
Last recorded129,325 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 CXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 129,325 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,668 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lens crazed and beam patterns fuzzy

grease around offside rear cv joint

nearside front jacking block missing

offside front coil spring upper rubber seat not seated correctly

particle filter warning on dash

Fail 20 Dec 2023 126,668 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both headlamp lens crazed and beam patterns fuzzy

engine oil level on min

grease around offside rear cv joint

nearside front jacking block missing

offside front coil spring upper rubber seat not seated correctly

particle filter warning on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,490 miles

Engine oil level below minimum on vehicle presentation.

Rear flexi hoses cracked.

Fail 7 Dec 2022 124,490 miles

Engine oil level below minimum on vehicle presentation.

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear flexi hoses cracked.

Pass 30 Dec 2021 118,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,144 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 107,398 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 107,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 100,272 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Dec 2018 100,265 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Dec 2017 93,076 miles

registration plate light bulbs dim but still working

Pass 27 Dec 2016 84,817 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 73,095 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 73,095 miles

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

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)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 56,613 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 56,613 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 45,674 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 39,755 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 31,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,742 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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YA57 CXF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA57 CXF, 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 YA57 CXF registered?

YA57 CXF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is YA57 CXF safe to buy?

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