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LL08 TLZ

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,935 mi
Last recorded44,935 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,935 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 44,935 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,569 miles

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

particulate filter warning light on dash

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,569 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front under tray fitted/engine cover

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

both rear tyres nails in tread

particulate filter warning light on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,175 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 38,175 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,967 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

both front tyres wearing more on edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,965 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

both front tyres have sidewall damage

both front tyres wearing more on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 34,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,443 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 24,885 miles

n/s rear and o/s front tyre outer walls damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2011 24,885 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear and o/s front tyre outer walls damaged

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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LL08 TLZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 LL08 TLZ, 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 LL08 TLZ registered?

LL08 TLZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is LL08 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL08 TLZ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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