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HN08 BYM

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,926 mi
Last recorded168,926 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BYM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 168,926 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 163,578 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg @subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg @subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 163,577 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg @subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg @subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 160,102 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 153,470 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 153,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ADVISE BOTH REAR LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES TORN SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 133,355 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 133,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,429 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 104,037 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 104,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 70,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 599,954 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 599,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 48,745 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,516 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,855 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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HN08 BYM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN08 BYM, 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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HN08 BYM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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