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BD08 COJ

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,223 mi
Last recorded68,223 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 COJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 68,223 miles

DPF warning light coming on.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 67,559 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,023 miles

DPF warning came on during emissions test

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Washer poor

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,304 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,453 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 65,449 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 64,365 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 59,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 54,101 miles

Front Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 49,402 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,508 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,508 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,726 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Jun 2012 32,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,906 miles

passed emission too low to register

washers very poor

Pass 28 May 2011 25,579 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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BD08 COJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BD08 COJ, 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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BD08 COJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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