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F1 WSS

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

109,048 mi
Last recorded109,048 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 WSS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 109,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 107,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 103,712 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 94,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,117 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 59,484 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,484 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre punctured.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 51,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,311 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 34,682 miles

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

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

front discs worn.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,347 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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F1 WSS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 F1 WSS, 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 F1 WSS registered?

F1 WSS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is F1 WSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 WSS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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