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YB57 HVY

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,462 mi
Last recorded186,462 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 HVY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 186,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, both leading bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, both leading bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 180,242 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 174,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 169,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r road wheel, damaged inner rim

Offside Rear welded repairs to inner rim

Pass 25 Feb 2022 162,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing)(ADVANCED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing)(ADVANCED (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front fog light lamp missing

offside rear alloy road wheel has been weld repaired)(multiple times

Pass 1 Mar 2021 152,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVANCED (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 142,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn distorted

nearside rear alloy wheel has been weld repaired)(4x)(ADVANCED

unable to test rear seat belts, due to seats being folded down with objects on top

Fail 3 Mar 2020 142,214 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 2x (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front tyres worn distorted

nearside rear alloy road wheel has been welded twice

unable to test rear seat belts, due to seats being folded down with objects on top

Pass 13 Feb 2019 127,921 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 119,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 108,755 miles

slight play n/s track rod

Pass 22 Feb 2016 102,865 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 97,796 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,203 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,012 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,456 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 26,084 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 26,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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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YB57 HVY 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 YB57 HVY, 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 YB57 HVY registered?

YB57 HVY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is YB57 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 HVY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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