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CK08 DYH

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,133 mi
Last recorded162,133 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 DYH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 162,133 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 162,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2018 159,005 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 159,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing front & rear (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Wheel bolt(s) missing front & rear (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 156,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 150,866 miles

Child seat fitted

Rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Apr 2015 145,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2015 145,058 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 136,554 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 136,557 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 127,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 117,445 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 107,859 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake disc slightly worn

o/s/f brake disc slightly worn

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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CK08 DYH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CK08 DYH, 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 CK08 DYH registered?

CK08 DYH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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