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LN08 RFE

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,755 mi
Last recorded86,755 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 RFE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,755 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 81,598 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 73,833 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Fail 28 May 2019 73,833 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 67,678 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 67,678 miles

Front registration plate insecure reg plate split/damaged (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2017 64,763 miles

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both rear tyre worn to 1.6mm+serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2017 64,761 miles

Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened rear brake pads worn (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre badly worn/bald from inner shoulder +tyre worn (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre outer side wall deep cut +tyre badly worn/bald from inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both rear tyre worn to 1.6mm+serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2016 58,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +tyre worn from the edges+ (4.1.E.1)

ofside front tyre outer side wall cut

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

offside front tyre wearing from the edges +tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Apr 2015 52,719 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn+lipped

brake wear warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a slight cut

offside front tyre wearing from the edges +tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,386 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 45,386 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 245/40/R18(93Y)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 38,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,921 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 37,921 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly wearing low from inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,693 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 23,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,304 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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LN08 RFE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LN08 RFE, 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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LN08 RFE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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