MOT Status
ValidMileage
217,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
light corrosion underneath
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
All brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR08 CAU is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 YR08 CAU, 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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How do I check the history of YR08 CAU?
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What year was YR08 CAU registered?
YR08 CAU is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is YR08 CAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR08 CAU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YR08 CAU have outstanding finance?
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