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BP57 ZNL

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

163,900 mi
Last recorded163,900 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZNL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 163,900 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,262 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 147,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 138,427 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 127,416 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 116,228 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 116,168 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,563 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 70,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 52,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,750 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 32,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,744 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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BP57 ZNL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BP57 ZNL, 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 BP57 ZNL registered?

BP57 ZNL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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