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YW08 LDE

2008 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

117,234 mi
Last recorded117,234 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW08 LDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 117,234 miles

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,331 miles

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,752 miles

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges slightly worn 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,424 miles

Unable to inspect various underside components due to the undershields

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,098 miles

unable to inspect various underside components due to plastic undershields

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,073 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 63,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,064 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 44,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 44,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 May 2013 38,755 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,413 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 23,759 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 23,759 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,139 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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YW08 LDE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YW08 LDE, 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

How do I check the history of YW08 LDE?

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What year was YW08 LDE registered?

YW08 LDE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YW08 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW08 LDE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YW08 LDE have outstanding finance?

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