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KT08 YXF

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,828 mi
Last recorded168,828 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 YXF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 168,828 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 151,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 151,457 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 150,198 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 133,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 129,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,659 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 119,480 miles

Offside Front headlight slight insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2016 119,672 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters nad rear (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 106,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 106,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 105,383 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 105,313 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 98,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,193 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2012 97,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 84,942 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre has a slight bulge

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

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

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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KT08 YXF 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 70.6%.

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 KT08 YXF, 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 KT08 YXF registered?

KT08 YXF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 YXF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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