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YF56 ZPY

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,460 mi
Last recorded115,460 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 ZPY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 115,460 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 112,601 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 110,706 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 106,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 106,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 97,748 miles

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 8 Dec 2020 93,078 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 88,733 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 82,382 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 76,861 miles

child seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 72,108 miles

both front tyres worn on stepped edges [245/35/19y]

front inner pads wearing close to wear sensor?

Fail 24 Nov 2016 72,108 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on stepped edges [245/35/19y]

front inner pads wearing close to wear sensor?

Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,433 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Nov 2015 58,433 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,048 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,048 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 38,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,857 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Feb 2011 16,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 12,089 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 12,089 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 ZPY is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF56 ZPY registered?

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

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