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YT08 JXD

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

339,871 mi
Last recorded339,871 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 JXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 339,871 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 320,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 301,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 284,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 284,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 260,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 214,264 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2021 214,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 174,900 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 146,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 132,242 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 115,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 64,317 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 60,451 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 60,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 55,160 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 55,158 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,715 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,430 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,419 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs coroded

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 JXD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT08 JXD, 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 YT08 JXD registered?

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

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