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YG57 VEL

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,620 mi
Last recorded145,620 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 145,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 137,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 132,009 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s just above 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 132,009 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s just above 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 124,191 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 118,347 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 118,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,224 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2021 112,224 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,255 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 107,255 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 101,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 94,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 86,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,737 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 30 Nov 2016 82,737 miles

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

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,016 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake hoses are perished

Under trays fitted preventing full under side inspection

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake has reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,185 miles

underside of car muddy

undertrays and trims fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,206 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 29,242 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 29,193 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 VEL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

YG57 VEL is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is YG57 VEL safe to buy?

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