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BX58 ZSG

2008 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,712 mi
Last recorded144,712 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 144,712 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 142,916 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users At idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2019 142,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective Message displayed stating dpf malfunction (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users At idle (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2018 127,857 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 123,486 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (wheel alignment required)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 3 May 2017 123,486 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (wheel alignment required) (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (wheel alignment required)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit (close to cords exposed)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 May 2016 115,373 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 98,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 91,038 miles

Front brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Fail 8 May 2013 91,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads are approximately 70% worn.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 87,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 67,091 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 ZSG is a 2008 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BX58 ZSG, 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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BX58 ZSG is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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