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BV08 PVX

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,102 mi
Last recorded183,102 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 PVX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 183,102 miles

Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 183,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wiper arm worn

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 176,179 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

wiper arm worn

Fail 4 May 2023 176,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

wiper arm worn

Pass 28 Apr 2022 169,840 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

rear lower suspension arms front bushes starting to unbond

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wiper linkage wearing - advise attention

Fail 27 Apr 2022 169,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear anti-roll bar link has slight play in a ball joint

rear lower suspension arms front bushes starting to unbond

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

wiper linkage wearing - advise attention

Pass 27 Apr 2021 163,675 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

WIPER LINKAGE WEARING - ADVISE ATTENTION

Fail 27 Apr 2021 163,675 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

WIPER LINKAGE WEARING - ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 10 Jan 2020 154,717 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,827 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 9 May 2017 128,763 miles

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Fail 8 May 2017 128,757 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BELOW LIMIT & SHOWING PLY/CORDS (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT CHECK

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW & DISCS WORN

Headlamp aim too high NEARSIDE (1.8)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF TOWARDS OUTER EDGE & CLOSE TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 10 May 2016 117,147 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 10 May 2016 117,142 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDEWALL EXPOSING PLY/CORDS (4.1.D.1b)

BOLT IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 5 May 2015 98,850 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,159 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion lip on rear brake discs

front tyres worn on raised inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 63,163 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,067 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,827 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,420 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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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BV08 PVX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BV08 PVX, 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 BV08 PVX registered?

BV08 PVX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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