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YG07 WYS

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

272,671 mi
Last recorded272,671 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 WYS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 272,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 270,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 264,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 257,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower under tray/shields fitted unable to assess condition etc

Pass 5 Mar 2018 241,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test put on passengers seat ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

vehicle engine covers fitted

vehicle under covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 224,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 224,291 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 206,795 miles

Nearside Steering rack end

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Feb 2016 206,366 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner wheel rim (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack end

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 13 Mar 2015 181,779 miles

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2015 181,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,004 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 150,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 117,789 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 87,964 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise auto box leaking

advise high level brake light blub 1 of inop

advise strong front discs worn and pitted

advise strong both front tyres spliting on inner side walls

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,485 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 60,458 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 58,290 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 58,283 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YG07 WYS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG07 WYS, 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.

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What year was YG07 WYS registered?

YG07 WYS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is YG07 WYS safe to buy?

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