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BK08 KBX

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,752 mi
Last recorded127,752 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 KBX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 127,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes worn and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear handbrake lagging

Fail 21 Nov 2025 127,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm bushes worn and starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear handbrake lagging

Pass 26 Nov 2024 120,527 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lagging in operation

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge and cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake lagging in operation

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges to soft and on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 110,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 110,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside Edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 102,133 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,118 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,627 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (At 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 96,627 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (At 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 132,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,963 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 65,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,238 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 36,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 27,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,722 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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BK08 KBX is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BK08 KBX, 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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What year was BK08 KBX registered?

BK08 KBX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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