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KR08 ZYM

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,129 mi
Last recorded207,129 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 207,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 194,921 miles

Hand brake requires adjustment

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 194,921 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 245/40/R18 93Y R/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hand brake requires adjustment

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

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

Offside Front Inner worn unevenly

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive misting on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 178,145 miles

Advise both front wiper blades

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 178,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/R18 93Y RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Advise both front wiper blades

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 164,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 146,176 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 125,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 105,732 miles

advise strong offside front tyre badly out of shape

front and rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 May 2012 86,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 62,514 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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KR08 ZYM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR08 ZYM, 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 KR08 ZYM registered?

KR08 ZYM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is KR08 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 ZYM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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