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YC57 FVH

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,873 mi
Last recorded140,873 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 FVH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 140,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2026 140,873 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2025 130,558 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insure

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

fuel cap seal perished/deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2025 130,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog lamp insure

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

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

fuel cap seal perished/deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2024 119,328 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 112,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,922 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 100,177 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 88,574 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 88,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 81,362 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,520 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,172 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 60,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 56,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 51,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,590 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,345 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,612 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 31,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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YC57 FVH is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC57 FVH, 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 YC57 FVH registered?

YC57 FVH is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is YC57 FVH safe to buy?

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