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AD08 BXX

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,211 mi
Last recorded138,211 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BXX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 138,211 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 129,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 115,150 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 100,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Fail 13 Nov 2020 100,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 4 Dec 2019 90,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring missing

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Fail 3 Dec 2019 90,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad anti rattle spring missing

covers under vehicle obscuring view of components

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,368 miles

under tray covering most of underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2017 79,296 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 79,296 miles

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

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

car has run flat tyres on front and non run flats on rear.

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both front wipers are slightly smearing on windscreen

advise both rear tyres are non run flat tyres

advise engine oil level is down slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 51,151 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 51,151 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,033 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 23,061 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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AD08 BXX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AD08 BXX, 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 AD08 BXX registered?

AD08 BXX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AD08 BXX safe to buy?

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