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YK58 PZT

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,407 mi
Last recorded194,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 PZT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 194,407 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 174,229 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF OF/SIDE SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 158,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread . edges wearing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 158,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread . edges wearing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,000 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 145,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 142,747 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 136,451 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 136,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 130,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wiper arm knuckle joint worn

Pass 27 Nov 2019 123,313 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable inner tie rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 123,199 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 116,209 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 105,402 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 94,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,193 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 45,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,012 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,163 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very small undulations o/s/f side wall of tyre customer to keep an eye on it

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 PZT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZT, 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 YK58 PZT registered?

YK58 PZT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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