MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view
Fuel tank damp around filler neck area but no signs of a leak
Offside Rear Outer Cv joint has grease leaking out of it and boot is intact
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank damp around filler neck area but no signs of a leak
Offside Rear Outer Cv joint has grease leaking out of it and boot is intact
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
engine catalytic converter has securing bolt missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine catalytic converter has securing bolt missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no print out was produced due to low emissions
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
no print out was produced due to low emissions
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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HF08 TFZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HF08 TFZ, 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 HF08 TFZ registered?
HF08 TFZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is HF08 TFZ safe to buy?
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