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12 JAS

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,250 mi
Last recorded89,250 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 JAS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 89,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 88,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 87,958 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 87,958 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,435 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,717 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,728 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 83,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,376 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 80,785 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight roughness

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,548 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,310 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,551 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,635 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 50,913 miles

drivers side front tyre low on edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,624 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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12 JAS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 JAS, 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 12 JAS registered?

12 JAS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 27 February 2008.

Is 12 JAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 JAS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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