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CU58 ECT

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,103 mi
Last recorded190,103 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 ECT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 190,103 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 188,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 182,501 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 182,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 177,930 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 177,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 177,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 174,106 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 167,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 24 Nov 2020 167,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working both lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays hiding some components

Pass 28 Nov 2019 161,010 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav in zone A, repositioned ()

Fail 28 Nov 2019 161,010 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat nav in zone A, repositioned ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,609 miles

Extensive plastic covers covering major components

Fail 29 Nov 2018 150,609 miles

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

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

Extensive plastic covers covering major components

Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,222 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 8 Nov 2017 137,222 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 15 Nov 2016 123,635 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 15 Nov 2016 123,635 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 110,586 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in the tread

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 97,290 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 90,454 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 79,272 miles

Unable To Check Under Side Of Vehicle Fully Dew To Protecive Gaurd Fitted Near Side And Off Side

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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CU58 ECT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 CU58 ECT, 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 CU58 ECT registered?

CU58 ECT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is CU58 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU58 ECT shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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