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FL58 GHB

2008 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,342 mi
Last recorded134,342 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GHB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 134,342 miles

Under Tray

Pass 13 Nov 2024 130,584 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2023 127,140 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,986 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 125,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 121,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,425 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,710 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,715 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,860 miles

Offside Front tyre has very slight bulge in wall

Pass 24 May 2016 98,316 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 93,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 84,188 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,113 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 69,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,639 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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FL58 GHB is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL58 GHB, 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 FL58 GHB registered?

FL58 GHB is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is FL58 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL58 GHB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL58 GHB have outstanding finance?

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