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AD08 ZCJ

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

197,055 mi
Last recorded197,055 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZCJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 197,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 305,001 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 186,859 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 179,663 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 167,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 155,108 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 144,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,664 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 112,328 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 112,117 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 95,872 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 83,755 miles

both rear tyres approx 3mm tread

nsr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 10 Feb 2015 72,733 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 61,958 miles

rear brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,132 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Headlamp washers inop.

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

Unable to open boot.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 54,131 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Headlamp washers inop.

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

Unable to open boot.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smoke level to low for reading

Pass 8 Mar 2011 36,036 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 ZCJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc 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 AD08 ZCJ, 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 AD08 ZCJ registered?

AD08 ZCJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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