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A61 JEM

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,467 mi
Last recorded180,467 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA61 JEM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 180,467 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 172,355 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone.front bushes worn. offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 163,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces badly pitted, and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 157,203 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 157,203 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 146,244 miles

plastic engine covers & underside floor covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2018 135,885 miles

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

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 121,613 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 27 Jun 2016 108,898 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 108,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

os dip beam flickers

Pass 2 Jan 2014 89,404 miles

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 7 Dec 2012 74,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,470 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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A61 JEM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A61 JEM, 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 A61 JEM registered?

A61 JEM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is A61 JEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A61 JEM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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