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MJ58 MWN

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,030 mi
Last recorded190,030 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 MWN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 190,030 miles

advise n/s/r tyre o/s/f tyre feathering /deflated

advise park brake performance/n/s/r lower than o/s/r

Fail 18 Jul 2023 190,010 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise n/s/r tyre o/s/f tyre feathering /deflated

advise park brake performance/n/s/r lower than o/s/r

Pass 11 Aug 2022 185,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear light misting of oil on differential.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 178,883 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 178,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 178,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 174,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 174,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 168,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has deep cuts on inner sidewall but cords not showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level just above min

Fail 21 May 2019 168,319 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit exceeded limit of 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has deep cuts on inner sidewall but cords not showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level just above min

Pass 21 May 2018 158,983 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 150,499 miles

Front Under guards fitted obscuring some suspension components

Pass 19 May 2016 140,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 121,224 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 97,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 73,761 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 42,750 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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MJ58 MWN is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ58 MWN, 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 MJ58 MWN registered?

MJ58 MWN is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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