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YL07 XZB

2007 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,441 mi
Last recorded132,441 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 XZB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 132,441 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,699 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,897 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 123,897 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 118,831 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 118,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 116,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 116,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 115,249 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,246 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 113,395 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 110,531 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 108,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 103,812 miles

Lower under body tray fitted

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 101,384 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 94,118 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2012 77,025 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 66,366 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,409 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 XZB is a 2007 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

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

Is YL07 XZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 XZB shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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