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YB07 VDA

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,797 mi
Last recorded152,797 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VDA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 152,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 146,781 miles

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

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

no smoke dectected on test

Pass 15 Jul 2020 217,630 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 125,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 117,386 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 117,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 105,465 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 105,465 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,765 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2015 76,995 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 76,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,210 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 70,210 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

*** nearside rear tyre worn very close to limits ***

nearside front corner bonnet catch not locking, but bonnet is secured by offside latch

red brake pad wear warning staying on

various service lights on (rear pads, vehicle check, b/fluid, oil change)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 59,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 45,775 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,112 miles

Both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 23 Jun 2010 30,528 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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YB07 VDA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YB07 VDA, 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 YB07 VDA registered?

YB07 VDA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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