MOT Status
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170,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged small bulge in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexible brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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YL57 ECA is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 ECA, 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 ECA registered?
YL57 ECA is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 8 February 2008.
Is YL57 ECA safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL57 ECA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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