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BX58 YRY

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,042 mi
Last recorded134,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 YRY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 134,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen Chip

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 133,440 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 132,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 131,639 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 131,624 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 129,341 miles

both front shocks slightly weake

Pass 14 Jul 2021 127,661 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view B ZONE (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 126,818 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 108,627 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 85,285 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,336 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 66,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,660 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,158 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 24 May 2011 40,592 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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BX58 YRY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BX58 YRY, 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 BX58 YRY registered?

BX58 YRY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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