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BD08 WFM

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,007 mi
Last recorded142,007 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 142,007 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 138,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 133,816 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 133,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 131,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewaLL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 131,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewaLL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slits on inner sidewall 255/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 124,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 120,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 115,774 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 115,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,956 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,856 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 92,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,641 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 WFM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFM, 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 WFM registered?

BD08 WFM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BD08 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 WFM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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