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BD08 NWA

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,523 mi
Last recorded126,523 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,523 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 125,121 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 123,023 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

four wheel alignment strongly advised

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,063 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 10 Nov 2016 98,549 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 98,548 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,750 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre nail close to side wall

Fail 12 Dec 2014 75,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,726 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,808 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 55,468 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,633 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges advise

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 NWA is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD08 NWA, 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 BD08 NWA registered?

BD08 NWA is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is BD08 NWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 NWA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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