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LS58 LRL

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 LRL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 140,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear windows tinted

Fail 23 Oct 2018 140,366 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

advise rear windows tinted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 129,271 miles

advise side windows tinted

advise unable to get a smoke reading

Fail 8 Nov 2016 129,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise side windows tinted

advise unable to get a smoke reading

Pass 13 Dec 2013 116,758 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 108,484 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 100,286 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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LS58 LRL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRL, 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 LS58 LRL registered?

LS58 LRL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 22 October 2008.

Is LS58 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 LRL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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