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CL54 RON

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,347 mi
Last recorded111,347 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL54 RON
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 111,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 105,228 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 100,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,040 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 89,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,296 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 73,154 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 73,108 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

brake warning light on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 45,591 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,232 miles

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

offside front & nearside rear tyres damaged in outer sidwall

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre damaged in outer sidewall to cords (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers smear windscreen slightly

offside front & nearside rear tyres damaged in outer sidwall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,670 miles

advise front tyre walls

Fail 29 Jul 2015 38,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise front tyre walls

Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres all have heavy curb damage to outer side walls but no cords showing

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,808 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 22,934 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,933 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,112 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 17,106 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear registration plate has screw added to character-but it does not affect ability to be read correctly.

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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CL54 RON is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CL54 RON, 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 CL54 RON registered?

CL54 RON is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is CL54 RON safe to buy?

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