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YC07 APF

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

162,914 mi
Last recorded162,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 162,914 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 157,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 153,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,128 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 139,088 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 139,085 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 135,745 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,555 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 127,199 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 115,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 108,110 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 108,109 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 100,514 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 91,696 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 91,692 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted obscuring certain components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 73,524 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)

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

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,679 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 36,749 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 36,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 APF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YC07 APF, 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 YC07 APF registered?

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

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