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YM08 KZD

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,301 mi
Last recorded120,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 KZD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 120,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 120,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 102,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 85,199 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2019 68,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,849 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,764 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,783 miles

fuel cap rubber strap broken

Pass 31 Jul 2014 45,968 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,088 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,067 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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YM08 KZD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YM08 KZD, 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 YM08 KZD registered?

YM08 KZD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YM08 KZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM08 KZD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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