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YF08 XYC

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,065 mi
Last recorded92,065 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 XYC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 92,065 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 92,065 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 86,980 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

all disc corroded

wiper smearing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,073 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 66,237 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 41,529 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

MICHELIN PILOT SPORT 245/35/ZR19(93Y) 275/30/ZR19(96W)

Offside rear tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,061 miles

front and rear brake discs slight pitting started

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,900 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 XYC is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YF08 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

YF08 XYC is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is YF08 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 XYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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