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HY08 JOA

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,302 mi
Last recorded173,302 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 JOA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 173,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 173,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,595 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 163,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 158,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,760 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 150,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension air bags poor condition (both)

Fail 11 Jun 2019 150,460 miles

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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension air bags poor condition (both)

Pass 8 Jun 2018 142,120 miles

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Fail 8 Jun 2018 142,120 miles

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Pass 26 May 2017 130,341 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear air springs perished

Fail 26 May 2017 130,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear air springs perished

Pass 27 May 2016 121,493 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

both rear air springs perished

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,657 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 105,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 95,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 85,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 76,066 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 47,914 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 47,914 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,670 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 26,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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HY08 JOA is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HY08 JOA, 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 HY08 JOA registered?

HY08 JOA is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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