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YB57 SWN

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

211,604 mi
Last recorded211,604 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 211,604 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 205,874 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 199,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 193,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 180,772 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 166,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 158,476 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 145,242 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,574 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 124,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in sidewall not exceeding required specifications

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 114,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2014 106,332 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 101,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low

slight damage to the offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 17 Dec 2012 96,377 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill mouldings fitted

small chips in the windscreen

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and ridged

unable to detect emissions

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,766 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to the nearside rear adult seat belt

lower engine cover and floor covers fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

slight damage to the nearside rear tyre sidewall

top engine cover fitted

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 SWN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

YB57 SWN is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is YB57 SWN safe to buy?

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