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AE08 AJM

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,899 mi
Last recorded140,899 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 AJM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 140,899 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 134,693 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 91,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 109,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 108,600 miles

under body covers fitted

sill covers

Pass 8 Jun 2018 106,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold possibly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold possibly cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,093 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall split

Fail 15 Dec 2015 82,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall split

Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,922 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,656 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 48,060 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,094 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,455 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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AE08 AJM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE08 AJM, 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 AE08 AJM registered?

AE08 AJM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is AE08 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 AJM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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