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YL08 WDD

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,486 mi
Last recorded208,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 208,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 208,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror casing missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 208,332 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not lit

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 208,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front fog lamp not lit

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 206,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Fail 17 Jul 2024 206,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Pass 17 Aug 2023 195,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 195,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 182,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under cover fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2022 182,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Under cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2021 171,082 miles

(undertrays fitted underneath car)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 171,010 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(undertrays fitted underneath car)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 162,532 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 162,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 150,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,249 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,206 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,557 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 104,557 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,252 miles

engine management lamp illuminated.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

various cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, not exposing inner cords.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 93,224 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

engine management lamp illuminated.

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

various cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, not exposing inner cords.

Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres have damage to outer sidewalls, not exposing cords.

emissions to low to record results.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and underside.

Pass 16 Feb 2013 67,125 miles

all four tyres have damage to outer sidewalls, not exposing cords.

emissions to low to record results.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills and underside.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 47,255 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

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 WDD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YL08 WDD, 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 YL08 WDD registered?

YL08 WDD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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