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YE08 KYC

2008 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KYC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 99,767 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Leaking grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,185 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

Fail 20 Mar 2023 88,138 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()

nearside park brake has a very poor effort

Pass 18 Mar 2022 85,268 miles

all four tyres cracked in outer tread area

Pass 19 Mar 2021 82,442 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,847 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 72,719 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2019 72,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,607 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,775 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 61,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,156 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,895 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YE08 KYC is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YE08 KYC, 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 YE08 KYC registered?

YE08 KYC is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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