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HG58 HFO

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,032 mi
Last recorded159,032 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 HFO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 159,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,329 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 143,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 143,786 miles

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

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 136,117 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 136,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 121,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,317 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,262 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 85,843 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 74,342 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 74,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 66,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2013 60,073 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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 16 Dec 2011 38,598 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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HG58 HFO is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG58 HFO, 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 HG58 HFO registered?

HG58 HFO is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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