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YG08 EOV

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

270,314 mi
Last recorded270,314 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 270,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 230,087 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 230,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 223,139 miles

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

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 223,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Dip (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlights lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 215,967 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 205,775 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 205,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 195,813 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 184,264 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 184,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 173,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 159,752 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

covers under vehicle

all tyres damaged on outer walls but no cords exposed

Fail 1 Mar 2014 159,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all tyres damaged on outer walls but no cords exposed

brake pipes starting to corrode

covers under vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2013 147,347 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 147,347 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 144,906 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing off, on inner edge.

Offside front tyre scrubbing off, on outer edge.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 144,906 miles

Nearside front tyre scrubbing off, on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing off, on outer edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,922 miles

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 EOV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV registered?

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

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