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YH57 LKP

2007 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LKP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 76,471 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,933 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 70,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,686 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 62,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection .. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 62,790 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray cover fitted not allowing full inspection .. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 56,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 56,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,520 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,580 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir has a misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 49,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb, no further fault found (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component fluid reservoir has a misting of oil (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 48,173 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 48,173 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,729 miles

Both rear tyre's are worn on the inner edge

Car has various body damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions too clean for reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's are worn and lipped

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions did not register during the smoke test. (good result)

sills trim covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 38,389 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills trim covers fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 37,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,123 miles

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 LKP is a 2007 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH57 LKP, 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 LKP registered?

YH57 LKP is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is YH57 LKP safe to buy?

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