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YS57 ESY

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

236,485 mi
Last recorded236,485 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 ESY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 236,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 234,971 miles

engine cover, under tray and sill cover present

Pass 17 Feb 2023 234,614 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 231,436 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 220,922 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 209,889 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 201,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 188,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 188,037 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper arm excessively worn

Pass 4 Jan 2017 172,661 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 152,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,171 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 129,686 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 119,900 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Dec 2011 90,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,515 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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YS57 ESY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YS57 ESY, 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 YS57 ESY registered?

YS57 ESY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is YS57 ESY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 ESY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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