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YP58 FFG

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

147,902 mi
Last recorded147,902 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 FFG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 147,902 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2025 147,763 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 147,024 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 146,917 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 141,285 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 140,621 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 134,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 134,194 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 128,809 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2021 128,749 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 119,576 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,559 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,559 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 91,639 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 91,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,763 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Fail 28 Jan 2015 76,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,343 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 62,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,487 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,946 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 37,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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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YP58 FFG is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YP58 FFG, 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 YP58 FFG registered?

YP58 FFG is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is YP58 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP58 FFG shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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