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YK57 HCU

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,418 mi
Last recorded193,418 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 HCU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 193,418 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 193,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play *3 out of 4 bolts secure* (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 178,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn / sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2024 173,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 164,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspected sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 157,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,809 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 144,952 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 138,647 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 132,426 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

steering boot outer clips adrift

Fail 5 Jan 2018 132,422 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

steering boot outer clips adrift

Pass 19 Jan 2017 121,602 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 101,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 95,078 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,836 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,850 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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YK57 HCU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YK57 HCU, 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 YK57 HCU registered?

YK57 HCU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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