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FL08 GHZ

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

214,909 mi
Last recorded214,909 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 GHZ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 214,909 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 201,060 miles

Offside Rear driveshaft seal leaking

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 181,913 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 168,496 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 155,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,421 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 140,779 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 136,774 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 130,503 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 130,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 124,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 3 ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 116,218 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 110,535 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,223 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 105,223 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,667 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 97,667 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,637 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,117 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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FL08 GHZ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FL08 GHZ, 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 FL08 GHZ registered?

FL08 GHZ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FL08 GHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 GHZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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