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YF57 EYS

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,551 mi
Last recorded210,551 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 210,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 201,898 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 201,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 192,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 176,469 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 176,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front brake pad wear sensor insecure

offside rear brake pad wear sensor insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2020 171,135 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Rear anti-roll bar outer drop links have minor movement in the ball joints

Pass 14 Nov 2019 168,370 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minor movement detected at nearside front strut and/or top mounting.

Pass 26 Nov 2018 164,087 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted + sills covered

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 164,087 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted + sills covered

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 159,212 miles

Engine cover and Under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing low on inner edge (Att soon) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sills covered

Pass 25 Nov 2016 153,157 miles

Under trays/covers and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 145,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 139,351 miles

Sills covered

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 133,251 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 125,895 miles

Both rear tyres worn to just above legal limit

Front brake pads 2/3 worn

Offside front tyre starting to wear low

Pass 28 Nov 2011 120,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 95,844 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 95,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 EYS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EYS, 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 EYS registered?

YF57 EYS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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