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YH57 LCJ

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,112 mi
Last recorded158,112 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 158,112 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch area

Pass 27 Sep 2024 150,984 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 143,721 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,412 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 23 Sep 2021 129,485 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,749 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 121,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 113,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 97,341 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,888 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 78,888 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 69,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres approx' 3mm remaining

nearside front tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 43,948 miles

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts less than 25mm

Fail 20 Oct 2011 43,911 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres have deep cuts less than 25mm

Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,972 miles

Oil leak

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 LCJ 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 LCJ, 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 YH57 LCJ registered?

YH57 LCJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YH57 LCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 LCJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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