MOT Status
ValidMileage
242,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
engine oil level low
exhaust centre mounting rubber split
nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside 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))
engine oil level low
exhaust centre mounting rubber split
nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating
oil leak
nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside and offside rear flexi brake hoses deteriorating
Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front brake disc slightly corroded.
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YL57 DGZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?
YL57 DGZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 4 February 2008.
Is YL57 DGZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL57 DGZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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