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FP08 FXD

2008 BMW 530

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,825 mi
Last recorded93,825 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 FXD
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2025 87,261 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,110 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,823 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 73,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 68,342 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 68,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,648 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 63,217 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm And inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,453 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 57,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 52,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 52,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 47,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,200 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 36,974 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,991 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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FP08 FXD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Bronze 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 FP08 FXD, 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 FP08 FXD registered?

FP08 FXD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is FP08 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 FXD 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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