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YH57 XWL

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

208,401 mi
Last recorded208,401 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 208,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 206,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 205,415 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 194,367 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Nov 2020 186,818 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 186,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r o/s/r n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top/rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 186,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 181,572 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 181,550 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excessive smoke (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too high both lamps (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut to outer tyre wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

slight play in all bottom suspension arm bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2016 172,947 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 172,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 161,581 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 154,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 153,890 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 138,196 miles

very small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2012 113,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2011 75,058 miles

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,922 miles

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

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

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,258 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XWL is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

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

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