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HO58 LTY

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

190,590 mi
Last recorded190,590 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO58 LTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 190,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 190,590 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 181,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 181,622 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 178,614 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 171,706 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 158,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken away, but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Feb 2021 158,885 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust hanger broken away, but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Oct 2019 142,398 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken away, but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2018 128,311 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing inspection of some components

Pass 10 Oct 2017 113,656 miles

oil around rear diff area

rear exhaust hanger/ bracket broken away, but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 84,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 71,357 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)

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 51,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,206 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,495 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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HO58 LTY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HO58 LTY, 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 HO58 LTY registered?

HO58 LTY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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