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YF57 LVU

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

109,776 mi
Last recorded109,776 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LVU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 109,776 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 107,231 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 103,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 95,101 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 86,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum wear limit (advise replacing ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,399 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,251 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 69,877 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2016 62,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel particulate filter light on dash

front bumper has damage and offside of vehicle has damage also

nearside front bumper slightly sticking out but isn't sharp

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 40,716 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 40,716 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

diesel emission checked to clean for reading.

Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,453 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 21,771 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 LVU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 LVU, 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 LVU registered?

YF57 LVU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 LVU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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