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G2 BOV

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,770 mi
Last recorded191,770 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BOV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 191,770 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 180,829 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 168,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 168,065 miles

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 154,918 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,159 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 132,766 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,473 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 97,753 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,311 miles

emission report not possible

Pass 11 Jan 2017 92,371 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 92,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,704 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint metal arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 74,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2012 68,226 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 68,226 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,081 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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G2 BOV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 G2 BOV, 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 G2 BOV registered?

G2 BOV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is G2 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 BOV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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