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YR07 UPJ

2007 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 UPJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 138,764 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,969 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 120,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 107,912 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 107,912 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,965 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 90,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 85,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 83,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 74,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 58,676 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 58,676 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 45,773 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,154 miles

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

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

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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YR07 UPJ is a 2007 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR07 UPJ, 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 YR07 UPJ registered?

YR07 UPJ is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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