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HK08 OCR

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,684 mi
Last recorded164,684 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 OCR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 164,684 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 150,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 144,139 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 143,798 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 138,609 miles

Brake pad wear indicators adrift from front and rear brakes

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 138,609 miles

Brake pad wear indicators adrift from front and rear brakes

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,202 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 131,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated advise early replacement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,958 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 121,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 121,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Reverse light not working

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wiper arm worn and fowling bonnet

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,415 miles

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

center stop light and n/s reverse light not working

front tyres worn on inner edge to legal limit

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,700 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register test overridden by NT

Fail 11 Apr 2016 88,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 71,163 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,027 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 46,027 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,714 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

Fail 2 Jun 2011 29,714 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low

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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HK08 OCR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HK08 OCR, 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 HK08 OCR registered?

HK08 OCR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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