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YK58 PKJ

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,340 mi
Last recorded71,340 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 71,340 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 68,035 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear top ( rear facing) inner side ball joint has a pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 14 Jan 2019 68,035 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear top ( rear facing) inner side ball joint has a pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2018 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension top (raer facing) outer gaiter has a pin hole (2.4.G.2)

drivers door outer lock/barrel missing/damage

slight oil leak from rear diff

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 63,464 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt suspension top (raer facing) outer gaiter has a pin hole (2.4.G.2)

drivers door outer lock/barrel missing/damage

slight oil leak from rear diff

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

under tray insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2017 58,508 miles

drivers door outer door lock damaged+ mechanism missing

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 22 Dec 2015 49,658 miles

drivers door lock barrel missing+handle damaged

nearside front tyre wearing from the inner shoulder

nearside rear tyre wearing from the inner shoulder

offside front tyre weraing from the edges +tyre weraing low

slight oil leak from rear diff

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door lock key barrel missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 5 Jan 2015 44,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers door lock key barrel missing

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,167 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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre has a screw on the edge of the tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2012 27,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,247 miles

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

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 PKJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,926cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YK58 PKJ, 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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YK58 PKJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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