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YD57 AXO

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,813 mi
Last recorded190,813 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 AXO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 190,813 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 190,740 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 183,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 171,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 162,483 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 151,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 151,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 139,318 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 139,315 miles

Offside Rear Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 131,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 122,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 116,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 104,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 91,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake reqs adjusting

Pass 4 Jun 2015 78,609 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 65,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,964 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,964 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,462 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 38,462 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,533 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 27,533 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YD57 AXO is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YD57 AXO, 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 YD57 AXO registered?

YD57 AXO is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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