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YF58 KVT

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 KVT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 96,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 75,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 59,823 miles

offside rear tyre tread slightly low on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2014 59,811 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,190 miles

both rear tyre treads worn to 3.5mm and inner edges starting to wear

offside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,857 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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YF58 KVT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF58 KVT, 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 YF58 KVT registered?

YF58 KVT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is YF58 KVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 KVT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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