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AY08 XXK

2008 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,731 mi
Last recorded47,731 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XXK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,731 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 42,945 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 40,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,408 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 38,081 miles

exhaust emissions too low to register

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,130 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,248 miles

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,123 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,378 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 29,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,535 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a small cut

Fail 19 Mar 2011 24,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a small cut

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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AY08 XXK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AY08 XXK, 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 AY08 XXK registered?

AY08 XXK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is AY08 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XXK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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