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AF08 NBN

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,188 mi
Last recorded131,188 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 NBN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 131,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 131,186 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 123,218 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 118,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 115,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 111,399 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,204 miles

ofs rear tyre slight out of shape inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2019 96,841 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 68,088 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 57,682 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,612 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 49,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,867 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 36,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 36,281 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,244 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,201 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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AF08 NBN is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF08 NBN, 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 AF08 NBN registered?

AF08 NBN is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 NBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 NBN shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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