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YC07 XHP

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 156,077 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,963 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 126,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 116,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,951 miles

front brakes slight fluctuation

nearside and offside rear flexis perished

nearside front inner wheel repaired with weld

offside rear inner wheel repaired with weld

play in rack

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2019 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unable to test steering and suspension properly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn unable to test steering and suspension properly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brakes slight fluctuation

nearside and offside rear flexis perished

nearside front inner wheel repaired with weld

offside rear inner wheel repaired with weld

play in rack

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 97,025 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,588 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,298 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall (no cords showing)

offside rear tyre has chunks out of sidewall (no cords showing)

oil leak/sweat

Fail 12 May 2015 74,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall (no cords showing)

offside rear tyre has chunks out of sidewall (no cords showing)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 67,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre tread at 2.5mm

Pass 17 May 2013 58,301 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 58,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 48,469 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

restraint system fault

Pass 23 May 2011 39,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 39,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 29,332 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 29,332 miles

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

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

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 XHP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHP, 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 XHP registered?

YC07 XHP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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