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YG57 YGF

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,111 mi
Last recorded217,111 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 217,111 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Sep 2024 217,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system obviously removed (1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 197,910 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 183,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 178,902 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,576 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,241 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 143,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 131,839 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 116,208 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake poor performance (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 116,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake poor performance (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,477 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,190 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,321 miles

front tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,674 miles

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

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 YGF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

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

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