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YF08 TXP

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,771 mi
Last recorded146,771 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 TXP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 146,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 138,943 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted underside

Fail 5 Feb 2025 138,731 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted underside

Pass 5 Feb 2024 130,329 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake discs corroded

rear diff corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,768 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 123,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 119,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 113,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 111,194 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,358 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 99,033 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,726 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 83,675 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,104 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 44,472 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 30,097 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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YF08 TXP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YF08 TXP, 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 YF08 TXP registered?

YF08 TXP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is YF08 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 TXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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