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YE57 BYG

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,746 mi
Last recorded204,746 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 BYG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 204,746 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 204,737 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 202,218 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 199,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 192,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 187,010 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 187,008 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 175,407 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 175,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 161,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 148,903 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 139,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 127,496 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 127,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,087 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,109 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,144 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,319 miles

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

brake pad warn ing light on

Pass 7 Nov 2011 62,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,037 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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YE57 BYG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

YE57 BYG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is YE57 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 BYG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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