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B12 KBK

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,520 mi
Last recorded93,520 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 KBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 93,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 93,488 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working pump works but no fluid output (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured cracked on welded repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 91,219 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated check for puncture (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,111 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 89,111 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured edge cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 89,063 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 85,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 80,955 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 78,777 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 74,861 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,055 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 58,583 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 51,158 miles

Front Tyres have shouldered tread wear.

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread no cords visible within size requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2014 39,803 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 34,738 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,371 miles

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,125 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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B12 KBK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B12 KBK, 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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B12 KBK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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