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YH57 GWW

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,633 mi
Last recorded169,633 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 GWW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 169,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 163,725 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 156,944 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 151,505 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,419 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 140,867 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 140,867 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 133,808 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 133,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 122,984 miles

Nearside Front cracking on inner wall

Nearside Rear slight cut on inner tread

Fail 14 Sep 2017 122,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front cracking on inner wall

Nearside Rear slight cut on inner tread

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2014 88,393 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,658 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,646 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 63,400 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,337 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)

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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YH57 GWW is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YH57 GWW, 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 YH57 GWW registered?

YH57 GWW is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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