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YF57 UOU

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,180 mi
Last recorded189,180 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 189,180 miles

slight damage to n/s/r lamp assy

Fail 14 Aug 2019 189,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r lamp assy

Pass 9 Jun 2017 178,525 miles

Nearside Mirror is cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever is slightly high but rbt readings ok

Pass 2 Jun 2016 164,292 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 149,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 135,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 5 Dec 2013 135,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 123,348 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 113,654 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 86,133 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 UOU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

YF57 UOU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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