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EY58 HLX

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,992 mi
Last recorded117,992 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 HLX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 117,992 miles

gearbox wiring untidy

Pass 13 Jan 2025 101,437 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 101,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 99,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged visibility reduced (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged visibility reduced (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,715 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect as marked (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil as marked (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 96,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides working but so weak not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect as marked (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil as marked (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r/tyre worn very badly nearly down to cords

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,864 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

both front washer jets very weak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,289 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 80,120 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,469 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 66,277 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 51,758 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,028 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,929 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,102 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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EY58 HLX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY58 HLX, 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 EY58 HLX registered?

EY58 HLX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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