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YC07 ACY

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,634 mi
Last recorded108,634 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ACY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Fail 7 Aug 2025 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Pass 12 Aug 2024 99,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wiper arm has slight play

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides ()

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 93,491 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 93,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 80,991 miles

covers and shields fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 80,986 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,270 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,432 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,224 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 66,220 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,443 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 60,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 54,750 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 47,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 47,096 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,826 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,948 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 34,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 27,328 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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YC07 ACY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YC07 ACY, 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 YC07 ACY registered?

YC07 ACY is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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