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BG58 GHA

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

219,166 mi
Last recorded219,166 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 GHA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 219,166 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear & nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 4 Oct 2022 206,880 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 204,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 197,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 195,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 190,455 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 190,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2017 174,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm towards inner edge and small cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre small cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts

Fail 9 Oct 2017 174,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm towards inner edge and small cuts on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre small cuts on outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts

Pass 16 Sep 2016 159,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2014 126,967 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 126,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 107,696 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)

Rear differential has a slight leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,388 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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BG58 GHA is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG58 GHA, 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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BG58 GHA is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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