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YG08 CTO

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,787 mi
Last recorded128,787 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CTO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,787 miles

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2020 128,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2019 122,254 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Nearside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 10 Mar 2018 111,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 95,825 miles

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted

Side skirts fitted preventing examination of some componants

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 26 Feb 2016 85,735 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2015 81,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Mar 2014 77,299 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,528 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,535 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 36,535 miles

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

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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YG08 CTO is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YG08 CTO, 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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What year was YG08 CTO registered?

YG08 CTO is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YG08 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 CTO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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