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AC08 YTO

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,745 mi
Last recorded204,745 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 YTO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 204,745 miles

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

both rear tyres, worn edge

nearside rear handbrake operation poor & jumps as applied

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2019 194,004 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 193,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 180,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 159,354 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 135,365 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 135,359 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 107,212 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 82,046 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmisions too clean to measure

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,398 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,297 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 49,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,922 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,784 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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AC08 YTO is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 98,877 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 AC08 YTO, 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 18 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 YTO registered?

AC08 YTO is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 June 2008.

Is AC08 YTO safe to buy?

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