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YK57 SRU

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,166 mi
Last recorded146,166 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 SRU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 146,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 137,960 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 133,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,093 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,972 miles

Front bumper damaged / sharp edges

Pass 23 Jan 2018 65,780 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,247 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 41,017 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 41,017 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,577 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 29,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 26,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,480 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,661 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 6 Aug 2010 13,729 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 SRU is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black 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 SRU, 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 YK57 SRU registered?

YK57 SRU is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is YK57 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK57 SRU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK57 SRU have outstanding finance?

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