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YG08 JTV

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,361 mi
Last recorded208,361 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 JTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 208,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 189,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 181,491 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 170,686 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 161,058 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,080 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 139,774 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 132,070 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 122,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 109,215 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 109,210 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,837 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 87,413 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 84,961 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 84,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 66,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2012 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,411 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,038 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 JTV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

YG08 JTV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 JTV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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