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YG57 VMC

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,073 mi
Last recorded192,073 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VMC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 192,073 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2024 186,683 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 172,404 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 158,672 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 158,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 157,093 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 155,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 154,020 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 150,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut on outer edge no cord showing.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,767 miles

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

Nearside Front n/side fronjt tyre outer side wall split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 147,071 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 143,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 143,665 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 131,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 110,500 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,216 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 72,904 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 72,904 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 72,880 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,162 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 65,162 miles

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

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 VMC is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VMC, 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 VMC registered?

YG57 VMC is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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