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FD08 OBZ

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,336 mi
Last recorded207,336 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 OBZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 207,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 190,941 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 190,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 245/35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear inner sidewalls 275/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres stepping on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2019 161,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 161,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 150,553 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 138,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 125,710 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 118,007 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 94,048 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 93,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 72,633 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,799 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,071 miles

advise - nearside front tyre damaged slightly on sidewall

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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FD08 OBZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD08 OBZ, 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 FD08 OBZ registered?

FD08 OBZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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