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HX58 FTU

2008 BMW 530

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,307 mi
Last recorded170,307 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX58 FTU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 170,307 miles

front inner pads low

oil leak

two rear tyres low .

Offside Front tyre low

under tray fitted to the car all round .

Pass 25 Aug 2018 164,307 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 164,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 157,850 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 150,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,207 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 138,207 miles

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

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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HX58 FTU is a 2008 BMW 530 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HX58 FTU, 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 HX58 FTU registered?

HX58 FTU is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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