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FM57 URJ

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,507 mi
Last recorded168,507 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 URJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 168,507 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 168,507 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2026 163,838 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,923 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curved arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arms, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 139,609 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 131,434 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,359 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 101,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,898 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to outer sidewall of N/S/F tyre

Slight leak from both rear differential oil seals

Pass 16 Nov 2017 87,023 miles

All four tyre's have slight damage to outer sidewall's

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 79,932 miles

Oil leak from the rear axel

Fail 24 Nov 2016 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak from the rear axel

Pass 14 Nov 2015 61,049 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 47,617 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both side front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing ply or cord

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,515 miles

Both rear tyres cuts to sidewall not exposing ply or cord

Nearside front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing ply or cord

Fail 20 Nov 2013 32,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres cuts to sidewall not exposing ply or cord

Nearside front tyre cuts to sidewall not exposing ply or cord

Pass 14 Dec 2012 24,207 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,575 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,156 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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FM57 URJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FM57 URJ, 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 FM57 URJ registered?

FM57 URJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is FM57 URJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 URJ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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