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YG08 KWF

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,351 mi
Last recorded145,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,351 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 145,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2018 137,212 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 137,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 120,665 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Child seats fitted not allowing full access to adult seat belts

Damage in swept area of windscreen

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

Pass 28 May 2016 106,301 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full access to adult seat belts.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2016 106,296 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seats fitted not allowing full access to adult seat belts.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hand brake high travel.

Pass 26 May 2015 98,721 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechips on windscreen

Pass 27 May 2014 85,502 miles

damage in swept area of windscreen

handbrake lever has alot of travel

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 31 May 2013 70,451 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 52,417 miles

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

small split in n/side front tyre not to core

Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,264 miles

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

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

small split in n/side front tyre not to core

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,616 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 KWF is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KWF, 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 KWF registered?

YG08 KWF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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