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YG57 VCV

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,566 mi
Last recorded213,566 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VCV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 213,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked/mist of water (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 213,549 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearmost Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 198,816 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 187,081 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 187,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 181,213 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 176,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 170,278 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 170,276 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,119 miles

Air bag light was on at the start of the test, then extinguished during test. Now no longer showing fault.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 163,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = .50l/m result = 1.34l/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Air bag light was on at the start of the test, then extinguished during test. Now no longer showing fault.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,292 miles

DPF fault indicated on display

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Sep 2018 148,292 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

DPF fault indicated on display

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,765 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,059 miles

PARTICLE FILTER ISSUE DISPLAYED ON INFO SCREEN.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 122,059 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

PARTICLE FILTER ISSUE DISPLAYED ON INFO SCREEN.

SCRAPING NOISE FROM OSR AFTER HANDBRAKE TEST, SUSPECT SHOES HAVE BECOME DISLODGED.

Pass 12 Sep 2015 107,666 miles

hand brake only just passed. brakes require attention

Pass 16 Sep 2014 91,313 miles

o/s handbrake reading low

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 11 Sep 2013 75,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 75,932 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,302 miles

N/S/R Tyre has a slit in tread and a small cut neither have any visable cords

Both rear tyre inside shoulders worn bald and down to soft compound close to wearing through to cords

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,301 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/S/R Tyre has a slit in tread and a small cut neither have any visable cords

Both rear tyre inside shoulders worn bald and down to soft compound close to wearing through to cords

Pass 8 Sep 2011 54,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,472 miles

Front 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 VCV is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG57 VCV, 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 YG57 VCV registered?

YG57 VCV is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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