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YH57 MKF

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

215,334 mi
Last recorded215,334 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 MKF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 215,334 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 215,334 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 198,578 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2018 197,846 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2016 174,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front side wall cut

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 158,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 149,392 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 143,158 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 143,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 131,265 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 131,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 125,234 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 125,234 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 87,444 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 MKF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

YH57 MKF is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is YH57 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH57 MKF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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