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AO08 XTY

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,463 mi
Last recorded117,463 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 117,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3.0 mm . And wearing on inside edge.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Fail 18 Jul 2018 117,461 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3.0 mm . And wearing on inside edge.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, More wear on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 102,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 95,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad sensor touching disc ( pads approx 6mm )

Fail 23 Jul 2015 95,778 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake pad sensor touching disc ( pads approx 6mm )

Pass 1 Aug 2014 83,604 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 69,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,982 miles

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

damage to front bumper, incorrect fittment around number plate area

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,978 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

damage to front bumper, incorrect fittment around number plate area

near side front tyre perishing and cracking on outer edge

near side rear tyre has had a puncture repair on a runflat tyre

offside rear tyre flat, unable to carry out brake roller test

Pass 27 May 2011 71,580 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2011 71,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AO08 XTY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AO08 XTY, 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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AO08 XTY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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