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YL08 WLF

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WLF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 64,988 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 64,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 63,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outer track rod end on the limit now (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

rear body area's corroding around sub frame mounting points

Pass 7 Jan 2017 60,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm ball joint facing down) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm ball joint facing down) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (outer front bush) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 58,770 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 53,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Jul 2014 48,125 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,413 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,771 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 WLF is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLF, 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 WLF registered?

YL08 WLF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is YL08 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WLF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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