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YP08 YVW

2008 BMW 530

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,087 mi
Last recorded169,087 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 169,087 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 169,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 158,149 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 158,147 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 148,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 138,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 135,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 131,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror glass cracked rear view ok

Pass 6 May 2016 125,461 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 113,570 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 113,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2014 101,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both sides front & rear tyre valves deep cracking

front reg plate damaged

n/s/front tyre has a cut on outter wall but not exposing cords

tyre pressure monitor light on indicating a fault

Pass 8 Jun 2013 92,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 85,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 68,365 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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YP08 YVW is a 2008 BMW 530 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP08 YVW, 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 YP08 YVW registered?

YP08 YVW is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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