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YF07 ZVX

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,012 mi
Last recorded169,012 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 169,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 163,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 157,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 149,793 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 149,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,288 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 145,288 miles

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 137,265 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 134,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 129,455 miles

both rear air suspension units perished

chip in zone a windscreen & chip swept area

Pass 3 Jul 2017 124,088 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 124,073 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 117,877 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,228 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 75,686 miles

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

Non original locking devise on nearside track rod end

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,473 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,124 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,647 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 35,489 miles

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

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

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 ZVX is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

YF07 ZVX is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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The MOT history for YF07 ZVX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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