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AO58 AYT

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 AYT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 121,590 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 121,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 118,117 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted & Under-Tray Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect testable Item

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 117,932 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted & Under-Tray Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect testable Item

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 107,465 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 107,465 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 98,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 94,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 85,554 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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AO58 AYT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO58 AYT, 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 AO58 AYT registered?

AO58 AYT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is AO58 AYT safe to buy?

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