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YT07 OBM

2007 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

230,085 mi
Last recorded230,085 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 530103,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 OBM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 230,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 215,993 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 198,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 'Mainline' swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 197,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 196,896 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 177,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Mar 2019 177,530 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 153,838 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 147,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 143,117 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 140,067 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 134,052 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 134,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 126,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic floor covers

Pass 16 Mar 2011 106,892 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slight damage to sidewalls

Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,892 miles

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

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slight damage to sidewalls

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Feb 2010 73,741 miles

cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

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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YT07 OBM is a 2007 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT07 OBM, 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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YT07 OBM is a 2007 BMW 530, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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