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YC07 AZR

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

227,976 mi
Last recorded227,976 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 227,976 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 1 Apr 2025 221,156 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 209,235 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 197,115 miles

Adaptive headlight warning light on dash when first start up, Not all rear high level brake lights working, quite bad oil leak underneath.

Pass 25 Feb 2022 190,487 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 190,471 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 180,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 180,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 177,604 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 177,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 169,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 161,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 151,084 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 151,050 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,422 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tread feathered/mishaped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner edge of tread feathered/mishaped

Offside Front various cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm and inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 128,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under tray damaged

o/s front brake pads wearing low

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Feb 2014 116,558 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads appear wearing close to worning wires

front under cover broken

n/s/r tyre 3 mm o/s 4 mm

oily under engine

Fail 5 Feb 2014 116,463 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads appear wearing close to worning wires

front under cover broken

n/s/r tyre 3 mm o/s 4 mm

oily under engine

Pass 22 Feb 2013 106,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 106,166 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 95,539 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre and wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2011 83,918 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 AZR is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YC07 AZR, 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 AZR registered?

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

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