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AO08 SJY

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

186,164 mi
Last recorded186,164 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SJY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 186,164 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 177,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 177,021 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 173,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 173,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Noise When Brake Pedal Is Applied

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 158,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Noise When Brake Pedal Is Applied

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 149,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,068 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 145,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 137,613 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 12 Oct 2017 121,838 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,971 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,848 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,475 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,587 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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AO08 SJY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AO08 SJY, 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 AO08 SJY registered?

AO08 SJY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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