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YB07 XVN

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,197 mi
Last recorded165,197 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 XVN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 165,197 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 154,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 135,266 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 130,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 130,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 126,524 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Nearside rear tyre low on tread and worn on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Park brake out of adjustment

Rear subframe bushes separating

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various suspension bushes starting to perish and separate

Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,962 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted.

Headlamp patterns slightly dull.

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Various wheel rims buckled slightly.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,435 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Park brake out of adjustment

Various wheel rims slightly buckled

Pass 20 Feb 2018 105,301 miles

Nearside front wheel rim damaged

Offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Feb 2017 97,467 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled and damaged

Offside and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,119 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 81,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 3 Nov 2014 74,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,060 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 62,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 62,205 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 XVN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB07 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

YB07 XVN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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