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AE58 DDK

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,789 mi
Last recorded175,789 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 175,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 170,147 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 170,147 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 164,804 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 255,047 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 152,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 152,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 143,698 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 143,696 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 103,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,754 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 67,557 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,494 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 43,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,806 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)

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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AE58 DDK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AE58 DDK, 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 AE58 DDK registered?

AE58 DDK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AE58 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DDK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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