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H24 SFC

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,943 mi
Last recorded103,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH24 SFC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 103,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (pre September 2009)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Driveshaft seal/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 103,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (pre September 2009)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front-most bush starting to delaminate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Driveshaft seal/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 90,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 90,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit smoke limit: 0.55 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 81,119 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mountings slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 75,511 miles

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

rear subframe mounting corroding

Pass 23 Dec 2021 69,708 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,708 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall..245/35/19 XL.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 64,085 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 64,685 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release ratchet VERY WORN.................. (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 60,801 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))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 60,801 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Dec 2018 56,265 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,675 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 51,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release stork (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 46,716 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 46,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall perished / several tears....245/35/19.... (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 41,842 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,541 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 32,140 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,750 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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H24 SFC is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 H24 SFC, 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 H24 SFC registered?

H24 SFC is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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