MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes starting to corrode
covers under vehicle
all tyres damaged on outer walls but no cords exposed
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
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside front tyre scrubbing off, on inner edge.
Offside front tyre scrubbing off, on outer edge.
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.
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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