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EX58 WTT

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,888 mi
Last recorded220,888 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 WTT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 220,888 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 220,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 205,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 197,023 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 183,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 183,847 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 182,704 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 157,219 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 157,194 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 149,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 130,746 miles

oil leak from engine area

Pass 5 Dec 2014 122,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 114,258 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,892 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 105,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

o/s/f damage to side wall cut

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,934 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, NO cords showing.

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall, NO cords showing.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, NO cords showing.

Offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall, NO cords showing.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge,NO cords showing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EX58 WTT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EX58 WTT, 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 EX58 WTT registered?

EX58 WTT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is EX58 WTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 WTT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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