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24 CGH

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,634 mi
Last recorded139,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 CGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 139,634 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 139,012 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 139,005 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,502 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 136,100 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 136,090 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2021 134,103 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 131,615 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 127,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 123,866 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 114,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,963 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 93,426 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 80,438 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 66,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2011 34,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 34,599 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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24 CGH 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 83.3%.

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 24 CGH, 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 24 CGH registered?

24 CGH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is 24 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 CGH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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