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YK58 SZJ

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,322 mi
Last recorded134,322 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 134,322 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 183,586 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 131,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned REFLECTOR OUT OF POSITION (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,619 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 31 Aug 2017 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 105,361 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cuts on outer wall not reaching ply/cords

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 78,632 miles

emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,336 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,747 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 42,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,072 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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YK58 SZJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

YK58 SZJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is YK58 SZJ safe to buy?

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