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HA08 RAZ

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

187,741 mi
Last recorded187,741 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA08 RAZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 187,741 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 168,075 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 155,473 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 159,933 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2016 148,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 135,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 123,111 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,249 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,115 miles

alloys scuffed

n/s/r tyre cuts to sidewalls

nail in o/s/r tyre on 4mm

rear brake discs worn

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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HA08 RAZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HA08 RAZ, 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 HA08 RAZ registered?

HA08 RAZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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