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BE54 NEL

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

174,281 mi
Last recorded174,281 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 NEL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 174,281 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 171,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 169,426 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 166,879 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 162,852 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,523 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 120,609 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,014 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 88,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 88,744 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,613 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front tyres sidewall damaged no core showing

Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,445 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 61,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 47,548 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,194 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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BE54 NEL 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 BE54 NEL, 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 BE54 NEL registered?

BE54 NEL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is BE54 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE54 NEL 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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