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YL08 WKS

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,026 mi
Last recorded167,026 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 167,026 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 166,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 160,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (strong advise)) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,706 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 151,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 144,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 140,522 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 132,006 miles

Rear Differential leaking oil

Pass 17 Nov 2018 126,369 miles

Undercover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,516 miles

Engine covers fitted top and bottom

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

exhaust emissions particulate filter warning on

Fail 24 Nov 2017 121,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted top and bottom

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Items in boot preventing a full inspection of area at time of test

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

exhaust emissions particulate filter warning on

Pass 26 Nov 2016 113,318 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 113,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,500 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 101,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2014 101,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,379 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f tyrewall damaged

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn inner edges

n/s/f tyrewall damaged

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 46,713 miles

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

Nail in N/S/F tyre

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,847 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 WKS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

YL08 WKS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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