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YKJ 869

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,178 mi
Last recorded192,178 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKJ 869
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 192,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 189,242 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 181,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 178,662 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 178,662 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 178,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 174,033 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 166,995 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 159,019 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 159,019 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 146,091 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 146,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 134,310 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,040 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,473 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,521 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 66,557 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,115 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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YKJ 869 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 YKJ 869, 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 YKJ 869 registered?

YKJ 869 is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is YKJ 869 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKJ 869 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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