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Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked/mist of water (4.1.4 (b))
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
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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
Air bag light was on at the start of the test, then extinguished during test. Now no longer showing fault.
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))
DPF fault indicated on display
Hand brake lever has little reserve travel
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
PARTICLE FILTER ISSUE DISPLAYED ON INFO SCREEN.
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.
hand brake only just passed. brakes require attention
o/s handbrake reading low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s handbrake reading low
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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