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YL07 XTS

2007 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

206,873 mi
Last recorded206,873 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 206,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 206,571 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 197,118 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 197,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 186,663 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 177,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 170,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 170,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 162,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 161,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 154,891 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 154,898 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 147,731 miles

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

offside front tyre has damage to inner wall but cords not exposed

Pass 4 Jan 2017 133,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 129,556 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 124,181 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 121,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 114,570 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 107,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 104,072 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 104,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 78,238 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 XTS is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XTS, 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 YL07 XTS registered?

YL07 XTS is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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The MOT history for YL07 XTS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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