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YK07 VOB

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,773 mi
Last recorded108,773 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VOB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,773 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 106,571 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,451 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 88,561 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 88,561 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 84,246 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 84,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 76,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear suspension arm bush started to seperate from bonding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 68,793 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,736 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 56,736 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 56,570 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,239 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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YK07 VOB is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK07 VOB, 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 YK07 VOB registered?

YK07 VOB is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YK07 VOB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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