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YF58 LVW

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,818 mi
Last recorded114,818 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 114,818 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside dip beam dim

Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,424 miles

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

Nearside dip beam dim

Pass 19 Nov 2022 103,940 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner tread worn and tyre blistered

Offside Rear deep cut in tread

Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,924 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested low oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner tread worn and tyre blistered

Offside Rear deep cut in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2021 97,275 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 97,011 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre worn near to wear bars ()

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 62,652 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 55,391 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 50,993 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,511 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 25 Nov 2013 40,987 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 32,951 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,813 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 25,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside 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 LVW 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 82.4%.

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 YF58 LVW, 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 LVW registered?

YF58 LVW is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is YF58 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 LVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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