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YT08 HLH

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HLH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 162,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 147,515 miles

nearside sill cover damaged

Fail 7 May 2024 147,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside sill cover damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2023 131,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 111,604 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,911 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2019 104,698 miles

Both front tyres cracking on outer tread

Fail 29 May 2019 104,698 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 1 May 2018 100,742 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted obstruction the view of some items to be tested

Fail 1 May 2018 100,742 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under trays fitted obstruction the view of some items to be tested

Pass 2 May 2017 96,927 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 May 2017 96,927 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,920 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 92,916 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked (2.2.B.1f)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 91,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2014 86,631 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 86,631 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,988 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 127,938 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 76,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 76,576 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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YT08 HLH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YT08 HLH, 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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What year was YT08 HLH registered?

YT08 HLH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is YT08 HLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 HLH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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