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AG08 LKV

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,737 mi
Last recorded33,737 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 LKV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 33,737 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 25,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,780 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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AG08 LKV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG08 LKV, 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 AG08 LKV registered?

AG08 LKV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AG08 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 LKV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AG08 LKV have outstanding finance?

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