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BX58 ZNU

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,986 mi
Last recorded182,986 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 182,986 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 175,965 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 168,158 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 168,154 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 157,051 miles

multiple stone chips in front screen.

Fail 17 Jun 2017 157,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps left unit flashes on and off. (1.1.C.1a)

multiple stone chips in front screen.

Pass 9 Mar 2016 140,120 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 129,173 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 127,227 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 109,741 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,319 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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BX58 ZNU is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX58 ZNU, 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 BX58 ZNU registered?

BX58 ZNU is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is BX58 ZNU safe to buy?

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