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YC57 UMW

2007 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,638 mi
Last recorded161,638 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 UMW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 161,638 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 159,036 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 159,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50-17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 158,932 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 152,831 miles

Under-tray Fitted - Damp With Oil And Damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2019 151,582 miles

Offside Front front arm outer bush has slight play

Offside Front track rod end has slight play

Offside Rear disc crodded on edge

under tray damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2018 150,471 miles

Rear diff corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Rear lower suspension arm front bushes slightly split

Suspect heavy oil leak

Under tray damp with oil

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 145,352 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,355 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 121,150 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 102,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 66,981 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 66,362 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 56,549 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 43,012 miles

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 UMW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UMW, 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 UMW registered?

YC57 UMW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is YC57 UMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 UMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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