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YL07 XWF

2007 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

64,390 mi
Last recorded64,390 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XWF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 64,390 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 61,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 57,315 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 57,315 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 54,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 54,859 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 83,785 miles

both front washers aim low

Fail 27 Nov 2021 83,785 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,453 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 76,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 73,916 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted, obscuring some components.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 69,252 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Nov 2016 67,467 miles

Coves under the car

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2015 65,666 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,906 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 55,899 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 48,702 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 48,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

2 nails in offside front tyre

245/40 R18 93Y DUNLOP SP SPORT (RFT)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 40,009 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 40,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,018 miles

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

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

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 XWF is a 2007 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

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

Is YL07 XWF safe to buy?

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