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YL57 EHE

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

142,882 mi
Last recorded142,882 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2025 142,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and brake disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 134,689 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 128,712 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced all rear lights (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 114,541 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 111,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall and inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 100,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 95,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 90,574 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,064 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,181 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 3 Jan 2014 63,013 miles

Offside front plastic inner arch loose

Pass 2 Jan 2013 56,281 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 46,790 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,331 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 EHE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EHE, 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 EHE registered?

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

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