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YE57 BWU

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,070 mi
Last recorded163,070 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 BWU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 163,070 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 157,042 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 157,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,626 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,906 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 142,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,211 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 130,124 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 124,246 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,884 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of both fronts corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 105,168 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 98,884 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,423 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 87,343 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,607 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUTS ON TREAD

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER FRONT VOID BUSHES

Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,713 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 56,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps loose

slight imbalance on parking brake

Pass 4 Nov 2010 41,611 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 41,611 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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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YE57 BWU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE57 BWU, 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 YE57 BWU registered?

YE57 BWU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is YE57 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 BWU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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