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YK58 LRE

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,794 mi
Last recorded101,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 LRE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 84,195 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 80,565 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 76,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 68,533 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 68,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,094 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,377 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 54,772 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 50,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 45,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is starting to wear the outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a puncture.

Offside Front Tyre is starting to wear the outer edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2015 39,877 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Aug 2013 28,730 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 28,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 23,358 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 17,328 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YK58 LRE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK58 LRE, 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 YK58 LRE registered?

YK58 LRE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is YK58 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK58 LRE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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