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BL58 PVW

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,401 mi
Last recorded119,401 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL58 PVW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 119,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 112,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 103,070 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,720 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack pre cat but not affecting emissions (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view Temporary mirror fitted (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Devoid of tread on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jun 2015 90,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 90,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,899 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 44,615 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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BL58 PVW is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BL58 PVW, 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 BL58 PVW registered?

BL58 PVW is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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