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YB57 VGM

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

368,038 mi
Last recorded368,038 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 VGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 368,038 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 368,017 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 349,563 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 349,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flexy (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 333,194 miles

TPMS light on. Not testable item

Fail 28 Apr 2022 333,194 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light on. Not testable item

Pass 7 May 2021 314,935 miles

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

TPMS light on pre 2012 vehicle, non testable item

Fail 6 May 2021 314,935 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

TPMS light on pre 2012 vehicle, non testable item

Pass 18 May 2020 303,217 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 177,128 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 160,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,223 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 127,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 127,818 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 107,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 107,576 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's worn advise

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,507 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 69,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,774 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,960 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,858 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 VGM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGM, 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 YB57 VGM registered?

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

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