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YL07 UMG

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

147,309 mi
Last recorded147,309 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UMG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 147,309 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 147,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 140,954 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 140,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 134,627 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 127,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 123,035 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 118,396 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 118,396 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 118,396 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection of all testable items

Pass 17 Aug 2020 116,988 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 110,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,636 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,183 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,183 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 81,964 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R lamp Unit cracked but still secure

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,964 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R lamp Unit cracked but still secure

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 73,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside rear lamp lense cracked

Wiperblades smear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,643 miles

Emmissions too low to measure

Front brake discs have slight lip

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)

Front inner brake pads worn low but can not be seen clearly

Rear inner brake pads worn low but can not be seen clearly

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,642 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emmissions too low to measure

Front brake discs have slight lip

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)

Front inner brake pads worn low but can not be seen clearly

Rear inner brake pads worn low but can not be seen clearly

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,129 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,560 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 UMG is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UMG, 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 YL07 UMG registered?

YL07 UMG is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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