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GY58 VFF

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,895 mi
Last recorded175,895 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 VFF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 175,895 miles

Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkages bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 164,361 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

travel on parking brake

Pass 15 Mar 2018 250,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 147,001 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 218,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 195,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 171,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 143,548 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,217 miles

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)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 68,217 miles

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

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

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)

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 VFF is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

GY58 VFF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is GY58 VFF safe to buy?

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