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YS08 HFD

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,782 mi
Last recorded152,782 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 HFD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2019 152,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Manufacturers under trays covering components

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Minor damage to glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 148,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 142,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 133,163 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,506 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 127,069 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 122,523 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 115,991 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 91,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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YS08 HFD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS08 HFD, 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 YS08 HFD registered?

YS08 HFD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is YS08 HFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 HFD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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