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CV58 ZTJ

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,229 mi
Last recorded179,229 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 179,229 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 179,226 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 164,564 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 164,564 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 122,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 112,406 miles

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

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

covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2018 105,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 98,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 98,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 93,453 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limits

small chips in screen

Fail 7 Jul 2016 93,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 72,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2013 62,434 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,434 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,372 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,697 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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CV58 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CV58 ZTJ, 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 CV58 ZTJ registered?

CV58 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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