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YC07 AZV

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

317,677 mi
Last recorded317,677 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 317,677 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 312,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 292,386 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to front bumper

Pass 4 Jan 2023 272,827 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper lower has damage

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 272,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper lower has damage

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 254,392 miles

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess air bags cracking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 239,493 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 239,493 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 230,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at turbo broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 230,978 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp at turbo broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 211,183 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers under body covers fitted

front bumper damaged

sill skirts fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2018 191,972 miles

Bumper insecure Damage to lower bumper ()

Engine and body covers fitted to underside

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 176,458 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 176,458 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres close to or on legal limit

Pass 23 Dec 2015 149,593 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 149,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 128,477 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 128,477 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 98,950 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,200 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,052 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,333 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 35,329 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

airbag light illiminated

brake light illuminated

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 AZV 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 AZV, 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 AZV registered?

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

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