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FG58 CNE

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,223 mi
Last recorded146,223 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 CNE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 146,223 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 140,990 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 128,780 miles

osr anti roll bar link slight play

osr tyre on 2mm

Fail 22 Mar 2019 128,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr anti roll bar link slight play

osr tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Mar 2018 120,348 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 114,513 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2017 114,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake discs worn

No smoke detected

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 99,687 miles

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 23 Apr 2015 78,598 miles

Small cuts in O/S/F outer sidewall

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Small cuts in O/S/F outer sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,875 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,875 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 36,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,661 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 17,688 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 17,688 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting low.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 17,522 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 17,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

kerb damage to outer side walls of n/s/f,o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

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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FG58 CNE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG58 CNE, 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 FG58 CNE registered?

FG58 CNE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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