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YH57 LWE

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,278 mi
Last recorded96,278 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 LWE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 96,278 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 93,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,643 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 88,147 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,024 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 83,485 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,187 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,375 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 61,615 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 13 Nov 2014 48,235 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,939 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,837 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,342 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 19,742 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 LWE is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

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

Is YH57 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 LWE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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