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YN58 GOX

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,359 mi
Last recorded133,359 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN58 GOX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 133,359 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 127,484 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 124,763 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 121,428 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2021 121,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2020 114,396 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 108,135 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,458 miles

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

Undertrays covering components.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,458 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertrays covering components.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,456 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2016 90,259 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,369 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 74,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

advise rear brake pads low advise n/s/r tyre tread low advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2013 64,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 35,891 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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YN58 GOX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YN58 GOX, 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 YN58 GOX registered?

YN58 GOX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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