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YS08 LZR

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,161 mi
Last recorded143,161 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LZR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,161 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 143,161 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 137,154 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 133,464 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 128,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 126,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2020 120,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bushes have slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 5 Oct 2020 120,622 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm inner bushes have slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 10 Oct 2019 116,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, inner front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,607 miles

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 3 Oct 2017 170,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' + nearside (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyres cuts in sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 170,420 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' + nearside (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyres cuts in sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,676 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Sep 2016 97,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Bad eggy smell from catalyst

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML illuminated

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Wipers smearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 140,673 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Rear childs seat fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,800 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,649 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on side wall no cores showing

n/sf tyre has cut on side wall no cores showing

Pass 24 May 2011 44,019 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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YS08 LZR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YS08 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

YS08 LZR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is YS08 LZR safe to buy?

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