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YL57 CKV

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,496 mi
Last recorded125,496 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 CKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 125,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 110,958 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 110,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,607 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 89,606 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 69,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 59,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,365 miles

advice rear inner pads low

both front tyres at 3mm and bald on edges

both rear tyres at 2mm

Fail 1 Mar 2013 49,365 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advice rear inner pads low

both front tyres at 3mm and bald on edges

both rear tyres at 2mm

Pass 27 Feb 2012 37,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,773 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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YL57 CKV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL57 CKV, 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 CKV registered?

YL57 CKV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is YL57 CKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 CKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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