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AA08 FVS

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,582 mi
Last recorded143,582 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 FVS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 143,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement L/H (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement R/H (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

covers fitted to underside of car

Pass 29 May 2019 134,037 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle obscuring some testable components

rear differential seal leaking

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,177 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 130,176 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 124,185 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 124,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre bald both edges

Pass 26 May 2016 117,962 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 110,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2014 101,045 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 101,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 90,017 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 79,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 68,978 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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AA08 FVS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AA08 FVS, 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 AA08 FVS registered?

AA08 FVS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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