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C14 WDP

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,259 mi
Last recorded146,259 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 WDP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 146,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 145,620 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 145,064 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 140,779 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,488 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 121,301 miles

both rear tyre have cuts to rim protectors

Pass 9 Nov 2018 114,584 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 110,006 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,790 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 101,618 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,307 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection off the seat belts

Under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2014 85,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,689 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2011 64,314 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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C14 WDP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C14 WDP, 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 C14 WDP registered?

C14 WDP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is C14 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 WDP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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