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FN02 ADE

2008 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,327 mi
Last recorded138,327 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 ADE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 138,327 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 128,226 miles

Parking brake lever travel high

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2024 119,740 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake needs cleaning and adjustment

Pass 14 Feb 2023 113,765 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 109,706 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRE WORN IN SIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,314 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 93,892 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,037 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 91,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 82,436 miles

All four tyres worn close to limits

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,017 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 61,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,856 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 52,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,227 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,117 miles

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 1 Feb 2011 26,734 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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FN02 ADE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FN02 ADE, 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 FN02 ADE registered?

FN02 ADE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is FN02 ADE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 ADE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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