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FM57 CWR

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,052 mi
Last recorded162,052 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 CWR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 162,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 162,041 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 159,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 159,518 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 149,707 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 138,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 133,160 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 131,529 miles

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

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

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

chip in window screen zone a

vehicle underbody covered

Pass 9 May 2018 128,578 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear high level stop light some leds not working

Fail 8 May 2018 128,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear high level stop light some leds not working

warning faults displayed on center console

Pass 26 Apr 2017 126,041 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 117,463 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 105,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,401 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,881 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 74,376 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 44,508 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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FM57 CWR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FM57 CWR, 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 FM57 CWR registered?

FM57 CWR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is FM57 CWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 CWR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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