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FY58 XYR

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,107 mi
Last recorded189,107 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 XYR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 189,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 189,107 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 168,302 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 163,335 miles

OSR handbrake cable rubbing on drive shaft

OSR pads retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

car is lowered massively

Pass 26 Jun 2020 150,321 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 137,595 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 122,803 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 96,574 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 65,421 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chip in windscreen

damage to o/s/f wheel arch

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,964 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 54,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,949 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,674 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 XYR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 XYR, 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 FY58 XYR registered?

FY58 XYR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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