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LS58 DTV

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,438 mi
Last recorded165,438 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 DTV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 165,438 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 165,425 miles

Central Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 162,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,820 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Offside front drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 128,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,390 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 76,801 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,523 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,665 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,317 miles

emissions would not generate reading

possible coolant leak

Pass 25 Jul 2012 43,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,033 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,334 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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LS58 DTV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS58 DTV, 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 LS58 DTV registered?

LS58 DTV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LS58 DTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 DTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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