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YF07 MKP

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,166 mi
Last recorded186,166 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 MKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 186,166 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 175,028 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside heavily cvoated with rustproofing

Fail 16 Aug 2024 175,028 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside heavily cvoated with rustproofing

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users passed on second attempt after road test (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 168,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 168,921 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 167,554 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 167,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 160,671 miles

n/s bonnet catch faulty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 160,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 160,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,911 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre stop lamp not fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2018 153,399 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 153,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 146,416 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 138,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,899 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 88,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,131 miles

Diesel smoke too clean to test not picking up output on meter

Front tyres wearing uneven in inner edges (saw tooth)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Diesel smoke too clean to test not picking up output on meter

Front tyres wearing uneven in inner edges (saw tooth)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,404 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 24,997 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2010 24,997 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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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YF07 MKP 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 62.5%.

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 YF07 MKP, 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 YF07 MKP registered?

YF07 MKP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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