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YL57 CDF

2008 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,989 mi
Last recorded111,989 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CDF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 111,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 111,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 105,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear light unit lens cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 98,849 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 98,849 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 92,234 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 92,233 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,814 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 78,814 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 73,669 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 70,749 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 70,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 68,072 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2017 65,614 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,050 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 21,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 21,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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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YL57 CDF is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 YL57 CDF, 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 YL57 CDF registered?

YL57 CDF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YL57 CDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CDF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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