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YG08 NWR

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

233,917 mi
Last recorded233,917 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 NWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 233,917 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 224,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 211,136 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside, foremost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 198,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 186,631 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 173,300 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 160,703 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 145,096 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 128,137 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2016 108,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NS + OS inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 92,084 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 76,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,210 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,906 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,615 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,135 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 NWR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

YG08 NWR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YG08 NWR safe to buy?

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