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FN58 WCA

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,807 mi
Last recorded176,807 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 WCA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 176,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 176,807 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust front/middle heat shield has heavy vibration causing noise through vehicle .

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 167,042 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jan 2018 167,042 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 150,877 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 137,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 117,451 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 117,451 miles

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,713 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 81,038 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,621 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2011 59,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

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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FN58 WCA is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN58 WCA, 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 FN58 WCA registered?

FN58 WCA is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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