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AJ58 HBY

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,411 mi
Last recorded98,411 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 HBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 98,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

brake hose nearside front slightly twisted

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake hose nearside front slightly twisted

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 27 Jun 2020 93,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted masking some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2019 89,757 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2018 85,220 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 11 Jul 2018 85,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 22 Jul 2017 81,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 81,377 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,938 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 75,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,787 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 53,969 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,571 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 64,564 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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AJ58 HBY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AJ58 HBY, 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 AJ58 HBY registered?

AJ58 HBY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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