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YF57 EFP

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,999 mi
Last recorded180,999 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 180,999 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 180,271 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 177,511 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 172,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 169,606 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 169,601 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,975 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 164,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 154,837 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 154,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 142,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 127,868 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 113,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40r18 Dunlop sp sport 01 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn close to cords/ply (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 97,857 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,116 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres on wear indicators

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,925 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 64,573 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 64,479 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 10 May 2012 48,278 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 42,753 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,411 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)

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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YF57 EFP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF57 EFP, 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 YF57 EFP registered?

YF57 EFP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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