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YC07 VXU

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,862 mi
Last recorded172,862 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 172,862 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 172,765 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 163,621 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 163,614 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 151,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 133,861 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,633 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 120,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 110,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake hose perished but no cord exposed

Offside Front brake disc heat shield or dust cover insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear brake hose perished but no cord exposed

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 110,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake hose perished but no cord exposed

Offside Front brake disc heat shield or dust cover insecure but not likely to fall off

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

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

Offside Rear brake hose perished but no cord exposed

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 94,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,905 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 82,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,035 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 71,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 63,143 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,768 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 50,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,319 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 20,943 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 20,755 miles

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 VXU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VXU, 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 VXU registered?

YC07 VXU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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