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YF08 XSX

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

172,620 mi
Last recorded172,620 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XSX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 172,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive INTER COOLER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 161,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 149,686 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 142,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 136,738 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 128,945 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 123,540 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 103,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,351 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,760 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 77,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,880 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,871 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,698 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,725 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 XSX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XSX, 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 YF08 XSX registered?

YF08 XSX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 XSX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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