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GY58 MFV

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,659 mi
Last recorded124,659 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 MFV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 124,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 124,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 118,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 112,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 103,548 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 100,003 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,299 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 95,234 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,824 miles

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 30 Jul 2016 87,106 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover obsrubing some brake component parts for[under bonnet inspection]

diesal emissions too clean to get a reading

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emmisions too clean too gain reding

Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emmisions too clean too gain reding

Pass 3 May 2013 55,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 53,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 44,717 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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GY58 MFV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GY58 MFV, 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 GY58 MFV registered?

GY58 MFV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is GY58 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 MFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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