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HF58 HVB

2008 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,866 mi
Last recorded191,866 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF58 HVB
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 191,866 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 171,017 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 157,132 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,151 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 126,558 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 126,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2016 115,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 115,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 3 Dec 2014 103,251 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 11 Dec 2013 93,385 miles

no emission print out produced due to low readings

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,529 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 50,073 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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HF58 HVB is a 2008 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HF58 HVB, 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 HF58 HVB registered?

HF58 HVB is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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