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FY58 DJF

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,599 mi
Last recorded171,599 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 DJF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 171,599 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 152,638 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 138,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 124,407 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,851 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,987 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 106,220 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 106,218 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2018 96,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 73,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 65,922 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 57,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2013 48,432 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,395 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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FY58 DJF is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY58 DJF, 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 FY58 DJF registered?

FY58 DJF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is FY58 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 DJF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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