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YL07 GCK

2007 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,058 mi
Last recorded202,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 GCK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 202,058 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 202,058 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 200,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated covered in sticky dirt (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

cant see brake fluid resovoir

full under body covers but evidence of oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2021 191,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 184,713 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer cv joint slightly deteriorated - leaking grease

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both offside & nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear most suspension rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 174,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity boot split

under trays/covers obscuring view of testable items

Fail 11 Jan 2019 173,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor insecure

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 25kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner constant velocity boot split

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

under trays/covers obscuring view of testable items

Pass 30 Dec 2017 159,456 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2017 159,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake pad wear indicator not fitted correctly

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2016 144,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 144,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner tie rod (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 131,894 miles

Centre Rear seat child seat fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 125,303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 113,049 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 10 Sep 2013 113,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r inner cv boot split

Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 73,379 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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YL07 GCK 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 66.7%.

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 YL07 GCK, 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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YL07 GCK is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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