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YB57 JRU

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,395 mi
Last recorded104,395 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 JRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 104,395 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 101,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan starting to corrod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bent arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 99,583 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 95,650 miles

Fuel cap seal cracked.

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 93,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,452 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear floor pan corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 79,609 miles

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

Front exhaust fixings corroding away

Offside rear tyre splitting inner sidewall

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 73,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inside face (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Badly corroded (3.5.1i)

Front brake slight imbalance

Front tyres starting to crack

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Slight brake fluctuation on front

Pass 14 Nov 2014 47,766 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,581 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 41,581 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 34,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,804 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 22,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,500 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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YB57 JRU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 JRU, 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 JRU registered?

YB57 JRU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is YB57 JRU safe to buy?

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