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YF58 LUR

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,171 mi
Last recorded182,171 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2020 182,171 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around the gear box area small leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Around the differential or dif. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (OS & NS). (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge. (245/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Fog light not working or inoperative.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 170,101 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light broken and inoperative

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm gaiter leaking slightly,but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2019 170,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Around steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light broken and inoperative

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearward arm gaiter leaking slightly,but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 153,157 miles

All 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,688 miles

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,682 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 125,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 125,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 119,820 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,787 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 73,757 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,391 miles

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

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 LUR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LUR, 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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YF58 LUR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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