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YX08 BZN

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

154,990 mi
Last recorded154,990 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 BZN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 154,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,509 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 142,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached Strut to hub, bolt missing ( as marked ) (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,008 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 124,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 123,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 118,693 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 99,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 91,671 miles

NSF tyre slightly worn on inner edge

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 77,327 miles

rear tyre load rate 94w front tyre load rate 98w fitted on vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2013 66,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 52,400 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 34,770 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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YX08 BZN is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue 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 YX08 BZN, 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 YX08 BZN registered?

YX08 BZN is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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