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HF08 TFZ

2008 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,037 mi
Last recorded215,037 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 TFZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 215,037 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 196,587 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 174,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 167,326 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jan 2020 162,659 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 162,656 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 150,522 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 143,389 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,083 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

engine catalytic converter has securing bolt missing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 139,083 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 125,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,593 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 111,506 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 111,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,695 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,599 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,344 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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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.

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