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YL57 DGE

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,831 mi
Last recorded61,831 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 DGE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 49,949 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

cut in osr tyre sidewall, no chords visible

nsf tyre sidewall damaged, no chords visible

osf tyre sidewall damaged, no chords visible

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Fail 12 Nov 2013 49,947 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

cut in osr tyre sidewall, no chords visible

nsf tyre sidewall damaged, no chords visible

osf tyre sidewall damaged, no chords visible

slight smearing windscreen wipers

Fail 15 Nov 2012 41,551 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake disc out face pitted

various small chips over windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2012 41,551 miles

nearside rear brake disc out face pitted

various small chips over windscreen

Pass 4 Nov 2011 31,315 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,889 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 DGE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGE, 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 YL57 DGE registered?

YL57 DGE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is YL57 DGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 DGE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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