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HT57 FCX

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,019 mi
Last recorded149,019 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 FCX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,019 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 147,016 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 144,863 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,655 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,976 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 139,812 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre cuts on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 134,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 128,928 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 128,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 119,552 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 119,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 112,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 93,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,240 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,337 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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HT57 FCX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 HT57 FCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HT57 FCX registered?

HT57 FCX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 11 February 2008.

Is HT57 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT57 FCX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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