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LL08 TSZ

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,656 mi
Last recorded115,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 115,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 110,737 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 110,737 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Straight arm (Rear one of the two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 107,612 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 107,469 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts not inspected due to load in rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2019 101,370 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,447 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,447 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2017 85,324 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple chips in screen "a" <10mm (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 61,826 miles

head lamp cleaning device poor

Pass 7 Feb 2014 51,523 miles

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 11 Feb 2013 42,459 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 May 2012 37,724 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 37,724 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,605 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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LL08 TSZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LL08 TSZ, 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 LL08 TSZ registered?

LL08 TSZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LL08 TSZ safe to buy?

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