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YF57 LPK

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,812 mi
Last recorded156,812 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 LPK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 156,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, bush damper had disengaged (it has been pushed back in) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 156,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm, bush damper had disengaged (it has been pushed back in) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge extreme inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,939 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 137,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 137,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 127,107 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside/offside front lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Jacking point pad missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,466 miles

275/30ZR19

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside front tyre stepped

Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

275/30ZR19

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside front tyre stepped

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre stepped on tread

Fail 12 Sep 2018 98,350 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

Offside Front tyre stepped on tread

Pass 13 Sep 2017 89,327 miles

smoke meter too clean for result

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,498 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,511 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 68,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,653 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

l/h/front tyre inside edge wearing, smoke test to clean to read.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 54,951 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2012 54,951 miles

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

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,268 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,328 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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YF57 LPK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YF57 LPK, 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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YF57 LPK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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