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BT08 ZYV

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,479 mi
Last recorded167,479 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 167,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 162,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 162,613 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 157,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine + gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,843 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,118 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 148,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 143,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 143,851 miles

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 138,766 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 132,269 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,208 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 126,035 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 120,571 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 105,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,891 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,416 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 3,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 2,408 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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BT08 ZYV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT08 ZYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 ZYV registered?

BT08 ZYV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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