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YE57 SWV

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,890 mi
Last recorded166,890 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 SWV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 166,890 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 5 Aug 2023 154,579 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 154,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 144,476 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 127,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 122,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 116,539 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 116,539 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 105,656 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 92,575 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 92,575 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

NEARSIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,225 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,057 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 62,574 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 53,518 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,935 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 41,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,160 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 32,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SWV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SWV, 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 YE57 SWV registered?

YE57 SWV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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