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H18 OFY

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,849 mi
Last recorded195,849 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 OFY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 195,849 miles

Central Lower Chip in windscreen

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear brake discs light surface corrosion

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

Nearside Reverse light not working

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 19 Mar 2025 195,849 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Lower Chip in windscreen

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front & Rear brake discs light surface corrosion

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

Nearside Reverse light not working

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2024 195,245 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 195,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 188,872 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 4 Feb 2022 182,008 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 174,830 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 170,494 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 170,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 163,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 162,168 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 162,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 155,632 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 140,068 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 125,694 miles

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

advise n/s front tyre has small cuts in tread and is worn on edge

advise n/s rear tyre has small cuts in tread and is worn on edge

advise very slight wear/play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,278 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 90,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 90,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,611 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 56,817 miles

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

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

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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H18 OFY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H18 OFY, 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 H18 OFY registered?

H18 OFY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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