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FD08 VFP

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

194,704 mi
Last recorded194,704 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 VFP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 194,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 194,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 188,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 179,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 171,517 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 161,940 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 159,564 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 153,713 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 27 Dec 2018 144,996 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,088 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 123,654 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 108,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin near/side and off/side front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near/side and off/side rear 275/30 ZR 19 (4.1.E.1)

off/side wiper arm worn

Pass 3 Jan 2015 95,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on edges of both rear brake disc.s

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 74,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 54,782 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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FD08 VFP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FD08 VFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD08 VFP registered?

FD08 VFP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is FD08 VFP safe to buy?

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