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G24 LUK

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,381 mi
Last recorded141,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG24 LUK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 141,381 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 135,218 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 134,563 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 127,070 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 121,056 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 115,388 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,215 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 84,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 74,625 miles

both rear tyres low and badly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jun 2017 74,620 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres low and badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,903 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 49,686 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,877 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 36,128 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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G24 LUK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G24 LUK, 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 G24 LUK registered?

G24 LUK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is G24 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G24 LUK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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