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HJ08 NNH

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

276,715 mi
Last recorded276,715 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 NNH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 276,715 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 265,976 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 265,976 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 253,803 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 243,252 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 232,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 221,735 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 213,812 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 203,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 194,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 183,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 172,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 161,262 miles

oil low

Fail 24 Feb 2015 161,262 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil low

Pass 3 Mar 2014 147,395 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2014 147,323 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Gearbox oil leak

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 135,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 124,244 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 124,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 105,609 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 105,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HJ08 NNH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ08 NNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ08 NNH registered?

HJ08 NNH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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