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YM57 UVL

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,329 mi
Last recorded156,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM57 UVL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 156,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 156,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 67,531 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 67,531 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 62,863 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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YM57 UVL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YM57 UVL, 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 YM57 UVL registered?

YM57 UVL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 January 2008.

Is YM57 UVL safe to buy?

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