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EX58 YMD

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

184,739 mi
Last recorded184,739 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 YMD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 184,739 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 178,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 166,114 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 158,833 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 156,409 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 150,341 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 137,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 128,885 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 128,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,326 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,326 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 111,766 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 104,456 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,407 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 85,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,343 miles

wear on front brake disc's

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,983 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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EX58 YMD 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 88.2%.

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 EX58 YMD, 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 EX58 YMD registered?

EX58 YMD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is EX58 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 YMD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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