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FV58 DTN

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

194,351 mi
Last recorded194,351 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 DTN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 194,351 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 189,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 182,889 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 269,205 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 137,740 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% lamp dim (1.1.A.3c)

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2016 137,728 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% lamp dim (1.1.A.3c)

engine man light on

tyre pressure warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 105,996 miles

dpf fault light on

Fail 4 Nov 2015 105,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

dpf fault light on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,071 miles

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

nearside front tyre feathering inner edge

nearside rear and centre rear seatbelt difficult in operation but still operational

Pass 3 May 2013 76,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,044 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,383 miles

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

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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FV58 DTN is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV58 DTN, 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 FV58 DTN registered?

FV58 DTN is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 November 2008.

Is FV58 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 DTN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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