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YF56 KVP

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,078 mi
Last recorded177,078 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 KVP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 177,078 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 177,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush/bolt [ chalked ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross [chalked] (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 172,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 167,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 161,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered, but notice part of rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr and osr. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 159,576 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 154,038 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 147,488 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 140,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 135,714 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 126,059 miles

has slight play on steering on off side front

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,039 miles

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

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

has slight play on steering on off side front

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,466 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyers are starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 115,466 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyers are starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 101,390 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 101,390 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 89,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,952 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn bit low

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn bit low

Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,729 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,729 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 45,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,395 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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YF56 KVP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YF56 KVP, 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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YF56 KVP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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