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LF08 ZXH

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,874 mi
Last recorded128,874 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 128,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 113,345 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 113,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 107,651 miles

Central high level stop light not working

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 101,330 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,330 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Under covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 May 2015 89,788 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (tyre tread depth 3mm)

High level rear light not working

Fail 19 May 2015 89,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges (tyre tread depth 3mm)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level rear light not working

Steering lock not working but immobilzer fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 78,521 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 78,521 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 66,754 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,488 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,630 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 37,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LF08 ZXH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LF08 ZXH, 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

How do I check the history of LF08 ZXH?

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What year was LF08 ZXH registered?

LF08 ZXH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LF08 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ZXH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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