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AU08 XZJ

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

147,496 mi
Last recorded147,496 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XZJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 147,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Fail 18 Nov 2024 147,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bonnet struts weak

Pass 13 Dec 2023 143,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 143,010 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 135,128 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,125 miles

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 129,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside play in steering rack

Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,416 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside play in steering rack

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,107 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 117,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

PARTICULATE FILTER LIGHT ON

Fail 26 Sep 2019 116,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

PARTICULATE FILTER LIGHT ON

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,993 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 95,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 85,747 miles

NAIL IN O/S/FRONT TYRE

Fail 8 Oct 2015 85,747 miles

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

NAIL IN O/S/FRONT TYRE

Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,586 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 69,169 miles

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,106 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU08 XZJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AU08 XZJ, 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 AU08 XZJ registered?

AU08 XZJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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