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YG08 ORT

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,341 mi
Last recorded125,341 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 125,341 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 122,079 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 121,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 117,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 117,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 112,048 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 111,551 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 106,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,724 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,724 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Middle outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer middle (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 88,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 80,547 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 71,933 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 71,932 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,524 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,532 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,478 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 ORT 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 78.9%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

YG08 ORT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 24 March 2008.

Is YG08 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 ORT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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