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YL08 WMT

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

187,932 mi
Last recorded187,932 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 WMT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 187,932 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 186,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 183,064 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 183,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 178,459 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 171,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 150,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 69,147 miles

off side front and near side front tyres bald on edges of tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 51,481 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brakes close to sensors

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,447 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 WMT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

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

Is YL08 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WMT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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