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YF58 LWZ

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,257 mi
Last recorded139,257 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 LWZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 139,257 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 134,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 129,555 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 129,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,395 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 118,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 113,420 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 109,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,711 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,080 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres have cuts to sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2016 78,891 miles

damage to wheel rims

n/s/f tyres cut in inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 15 Feb 2016 78,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to wheel rims

n/s/f tyres cut in inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

rear brake pads worn to approx.4mm

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,023 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,522 miles

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 LWZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

YF58 LWZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is YF58 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF58 LWZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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