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YL08 WXG

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,802 mi
Last recorded159,802 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 159,802 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 158,653 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 156,860 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2023 155,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 153,503 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 150,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 148,014 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 145,266 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 133,208 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 133,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 123,663 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,469 miles

N/s/f shock absorber bump stop broken up.

O/s/r tyre near legal limit.

Slight buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim.

Unable to check brake fluid/servo.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,038 miles

N/s/f and O/s/f tyre low tread

Rear wiper torn and smears

Tailgate not opening

Fail 15 Jul 2015 101,995 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

N/s/f and O/s/f tyre low tread

O/s/r tyre near legal limit

Rear wiper torn and smears

Tailgate not opening

Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,682 miles

Front wipers smear

Rear brake pads worn low

Tailgate not opening

buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres near legal limit and nail in n/s/r

Front wipers smear

Rear brake pads worn low

Run flat indicator active

Tailgate not opening

buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 18 Jul 2013 67,257 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders and low tread

N/s reverse light inop

Fail 18 Jul 2013 67,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders and low tread

N/s reverse light inop

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,743 miles

Buckle n/s/r inner wheel rim

Child seat fitted n/s/r

Front wipers smear

Rear wiper smears

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,901 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 WXG is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

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

Is YL08 WXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 WXG shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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