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B2 PJT

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,782 mi
Last recorded153,782 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 PJT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 153,782 miles

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

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

slight underbody corrosion & suspension component's corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 148,484 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 143,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 137,265 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 129,887 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 124,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 117,132 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 110,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 102,103 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Fail 24 Feb 2017 98,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front tyre cuts on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,055 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r shock absorber has slight oil residue

Rear brake hoses are perished

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r shock has misting of oil

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,291 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 63,479 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 63,479 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,185 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,070 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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B2 PJT 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 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B2 PJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B2 PJT registered?

B2 PJT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is B2 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 PJT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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