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BJ08 ZHP

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,151 mi
Last recorded169,151 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 169,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 157,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 145,044 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 145,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 138,466 miles

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

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

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,961 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 110,763 miles

Offside Rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 27 Jul 2016 98,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,544 miles

nearside rear seat belt reciever worn but accepts buckle and locks.

no reading at smokehead.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,194 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,087 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,503 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,478 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,478 miles

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

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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BJ08 ZHP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ08 ZHP, 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 BJ08 ZHP registered?

BJ08 ZHP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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