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BK58 BZV

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

204,896 mi
Last recorded204,896 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BZV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 204,896 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 200,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 196,739 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 190,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 186,752 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 182,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 177,345 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly weeping

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly weeping

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 160,440 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 160,440 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 145,049 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,751 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,029 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres void of tread on very inner edges 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,086 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,147 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,389 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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BK58 BZV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BK58 BZV, 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 BK58 BZV registered?

BK58 BZV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BK58 BZV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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