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AK58 FME

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,834 mi
Last recorded162,834 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 FME
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 162,834 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 154,310 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 154,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 153,154 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 145,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 141,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 212,689 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 125,500 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 125,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,437 miles

engine and body trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,679 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 85,601 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 72,127 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK58 FME is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK58 FME, 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 AK58 FME registered?

AK58 FME is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is AK58 FME safe to buy?

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