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YE57 UFU

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

214,493 mi
Last recorded214,493 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 UFU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 214,493 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 214,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 202,082 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 202,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 190,843 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Slightly smoky exhaust.

Pass 28 Oct 2022 177,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 164,308 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 164,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,705 miles

Belly panels fitted - unable to inspect all components/ areas.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 155,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side-wall split + very heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Belly panels fitted - unable to inspect all components/ areas.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear + side-wall splits. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 138,134 miles

N/s/r tyre has a distorted inner sidewall, currently no bulges

O/s/f tyre is slightly deteriorated on inner sidewall

Under-trays blocking inspection of some components

Fail 16 Apr 2019 138,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s/r tyre has a distorted inner sidewall, currently no bulges

O/s/f tyre is slightly deteriorated on inner sidewall

Under-trays blocking inspection of some components

Pass 3 May 2018 127,869 miles

O/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge almost exposing cord

Fail 3 May 2018 127,869 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

O/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge almost exposing cord

Pass 2 May 2017 115,741 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 115,741 miles

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

N/s/f tyre is worn to legal tread depth limit

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,720 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,720 miles

Statutory seat belt missing Part of rear centre seat belt missing ,pos. Trapped under seat! (5.1.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 93,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 81,824 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,790 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 47,754 miles

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 16 Apr 2010 31,299 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 UFU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 UFU, 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 UFU registered?

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

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