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YC07 BMU

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 185,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 177,620 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear drive sharfts showing signs of leaking grease

Fail 2 Mar 2019 177,572 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear drive sharfts showing signs of leaking grease

Pass 7 Mar 2018 171,672 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 164,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and inner edges bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 155,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 155,237 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 98,194 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,078 miles

Smoke Emissions to low to record

Fail 1 Feb 2012 87,037 miles

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

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

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

Smoke Emissions to low to record

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,680 miles

emissison to low to read

Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

emissison to low to read

Pass 26 Apr 2010 50,799 miles

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2010 50,654 miles

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

Run flat tyres fitted to front but suspect not to rear

Wiper blades smearing slightly

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 BMU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BMU, 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 BMU registered?

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

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