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G18 RLH

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,782 mi
Last recorded188,782 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 RLH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 188,782 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 175,293 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 6 Nov 2023 162,031 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,234 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,667 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 138,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Lower fog lamp insure

Pass 1 Oct 2020 132,462 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,857 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 127,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 123,022 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 123,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 110,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,064 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2013 79,419 miles

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

engine covers fitted,sill covers fitted, undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2013 79,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc's worn advise

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,424 miles

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

nsf tyre cuts in sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2011 52,767 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 52,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,153 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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G18 RLH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G18 RLH, 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 G18 RLH registered?

G18 RLH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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