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YC07 AOA

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,104 mi
Last recorded186,104 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 AOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 186,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 178,066 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 168,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 160,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 155,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 155,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 148,502 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 140,612 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 140,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 127,494 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,078 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,793 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 29 May 2015 95,793 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,871 miles

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

Fail 25 Apr 2014 81,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

Pass 23 Oct 2012 63,687 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,523 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear and cut in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 32,175 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre in side wall

offside and nearside rear tyre starting to wear in centre

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 AOA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AOA, 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 AOA registered?

YC07 AOA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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