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YB57 VDN

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,192 mi
Last recorded157,192 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VDN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 157,192 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 155,211 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 239,159 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Ball joint from rack to steering arm has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft rubber dampener worn/cracked/perished, may result in causing serious vibration while driving

Pass 13 Dec 2021 139,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has had a welding repair

front bumper damaged

wipers smeary

Fail 27 Mar 2019 127,030 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel has had a welding repair

wipers smeary

Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,342 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 117,172 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked in centre of repair (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,392 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 103,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges o/s/f slight perishing

Pass 16 Jan 2015 153,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front offside tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Jan 2014 87,103 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 86,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,481 miles

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 7 Dec 2011 57,349 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,670 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 VDN is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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