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2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 LOL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 106,972 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread, and cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pads getting low

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Oct 2025 106,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50x17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

EML lamp illuminated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner tread, and cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake pads getting low

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,252 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Oct 2023 78,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 63,156 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 62,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 53,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 50,911 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 48,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 44,411 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 41,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2012 38,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,623 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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D13 LOL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D13 LOL, 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 D13 LOL registered?

D13 LOL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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