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YG57 GUW

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,425 mi
Last recorded202,425 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 GUW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 202,425 miles

Offside Rear SPACE SAVER LIMITED

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATBELTS AND FRONT PASSENGER DUE TO OBSTRUCTION

Pass 3 Feb 2023 184,888 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 184,885 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,774 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 81,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge advise to replace.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge advise to replace.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,633 miles

nearside front tyre perished and slight damage to outer sidewall 245/35/19

Pass 23 Sep 2015 32,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/30/19 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre ON the legal limit! 1.6mm

Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 26,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 23,927 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,745 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 19,745 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,621 miles

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)

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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YG57 GUW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG57 GUW, 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 YG57 GUW registered?

YG57 GUW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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