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YF57 LGG

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 121,009 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 98,909 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 95,737 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,737 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,082 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,007 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,004 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Cut in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 55,325 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 55,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 43,072 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 32,759 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 27,392 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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YF57 LGG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YF57 LGG, 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 LGG registered?

YF57 LGG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is YF57 LGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 LGG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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