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YG08 CWD

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 CWD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 93,417 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 89,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 84,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 80,790 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 80,781 miles

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))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,067 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 72,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2020 69,994 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,848 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jul 2018 59,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,040 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 53,040 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 51,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 44,553 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,208 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sills

Pass 20 Feb 2013 29,214 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sills have covers fitted

front tyres wearing low on tread n/s at 2mm o/s at 3mm

oil misting around power steering resevoir

Fail 7 Feb 2012 23,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

door sills have covers fitted

front tyres wearing low on tread n/s at 2mm o/s at 3mm

oil misting around power steering resevoir

Pass 11 Feb 2011 17,670 miles

discs worn

plastic sills and under tray

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 CWD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YG08 CWD, 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 YG08 CWD registered?

YG08 CWD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YG08 CWD safe to buy?

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