2008 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · RE58 YDM
2008 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 140,721 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RE58 YDM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 140,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RE58 YDM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 530 (RE58 YDM) between October 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
RE58 YDM Mileage History
- 19/10/201151,355 mi
- 21/10/201151,359 mi+4 mi
- 21/10/201151,359 mi
- 07/01/201364,408 mi+13,049 mi
- 20/01/201468,529 mi+4,121 mi
- 13/01/201572,469 mi+3,940 mi
- 28/01/201678,526 mi+6,057 mi
- 01/08/201677,864 mi-662 mi
- 26/07/201785,344 mi+7,480 mi
- 26/07/201785,346 mi+2 mi
- 19/07/201893,515 mi+8,169 mi
- 25/07/201998,777 mi+5,262 mi
- 21/10/202098,926 mi+149 mi
- 23/10/202098,929 mi+3 mi
- 22/10/2021107,336 mi+8,407 mi
- 11/10/2022115,260 mi+7,924 mi
- 11/10/2022115,260 mi
- 16/10/2023122,431 mi+7,171 mi
- 16/10/2023122,431 mi
- 08/10/2024128,686 mi+6,255 mi
- 09/10/2024128,686 mi
- 12/10/2024128,686 mi
- 14/10/2025135,431 mi+6,745 mi
- 23/10/2026140,721 mi+5,290 mi
Average of roughly 5,953 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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