MOT Status
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136,770 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed concerned tank has no heat shield exhaust is very close !! (8.2.2.2 (e))
Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both not working (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner surface where chalked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner surface where chalked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
slight oil leak
slight play in rear subframe bushes
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
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OL08 ALD is a 2011 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 2011 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 85,846 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 OL08 ALD, 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 15 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was OL08 ALD registered?
OL08 ALD is a 2011 BMW 530, first registered on 31 October 2011.
Is OL08 ALD safe to buy?
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