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YL08 NZH

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

187,705 mi
Last recorded187,705 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NZH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 187,705 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 176,130 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 169,285 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 168,356 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 162,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 154,928 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 145,157 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,844 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 105,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 93,354 miles

Offside Rear Unable to test Seatbelt due to Child Seat Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number Plate Discoloured - Not likely to be Misread

Fail 15 Aug 2015 93,354 miles

Offside Rear Unable to test Seatbelt due to Child Seat Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Number Plate Discoloured - Not likely to be Misread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 64,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,112 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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YL08 NZH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YL08 NZH, 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 YL08 NZH registered?

YL08 NZH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is YL08 NZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 NZH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 NZH have outstanding finance?

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