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FP58 SBY

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,220 mi
Last recorded77,220 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 SBY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,220 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 64,300 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 64,300 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 54,474 miles

Engine covers, undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Offside and nearside rear Tyres wearing on inner treads.

Pass 18 Dec 2014 47,094 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 26,842 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 26,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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FP58 SBY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP58 SBY, 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

How do I check the history of FP58 SBY?

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What year was FP58 SBY registered?

FP58 SBY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is FP58 SBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 SBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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