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AT57 FKR

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

253,700 mi
Last recorded253,700 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 FKR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 253,700 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 253,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 239,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

under trays fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 13 Oct 2020 238,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine, under vehicle and out body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Sep 2019 227,601 miles

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

Front secondary bonnet catch on n/s/f not holding consistently

Fail 12 Sep 2019 227,455 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working sidelight inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front secondary bonnet catch on n/s/f not holding consistently

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 205,650 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 205,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 191,333 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 174,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both to callipers (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 160,474 miles

Third Brake light Not Working

Pass 5 Mar 2014 138,014 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,519 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 92,777 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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AT57 FKR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AT57 FKR, 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 AT57 FKR registered?

AT57 FKR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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