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G3 RTJ

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,055 mi
Last recorded94,055 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 RTJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 94,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 92,106 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 85,636 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 130,859 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 78,693 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 75,265 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 75,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 71,244 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,128 miles

245/35/zr19 93y hankook

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2015 66,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

245/35/zr19 93y hankook

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some kerb damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2014 58,322 miles

275/30/zr19 96y

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

strong advisory that the offside rear outer brake pad is worn to limit

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 42,733 miles

275/30/19 96Y CONTI

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT

Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,696 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 31,696 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,512 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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G3 RTJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 G3 RTJ, 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 G3 RTJ registered?

G3 RTJ is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 15 December 2008.

Is G3 RTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 RTJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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