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MA08 YUU

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,468 mi
Last recorded146,468 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 YUU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 146,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 139,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bushes starting to debond from nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 132,907 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 132,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,281 miles

Engine light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 118,720 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 118,720 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 111,297 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 101,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,536 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,488 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,641 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,835 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,403 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

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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MA08 YUU is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MA08 YUU, 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 MA08 YUU registered?

MA08 YUU is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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