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YC57 LOA

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,071 mi
Last recorded132,071 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 LOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,071 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,509 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator not working offside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working both front (3.4 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 125,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damage and repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 119,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Both Front Anti Roll Bar Links (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 115,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Both Front Anti Roll Bar Links (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 114,776 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened Both Front Anti Roll Bar Links. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 106,924 miles

Emission clean

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,692 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,805 miles

O/S/R road wheel welded on inside rim

Pass 18 Mar 2013 72,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,713 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 63,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,286 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 50,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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 LOA is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC57 LOA, 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 YC57 LOA registered?

YC57 LOA is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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