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HN08 LMU

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,153 mi
Last recorded173,153 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 LMU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2021 173,153 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 171,558 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 169,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 163,247 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 136,950 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 128,471 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn low both edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,608 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 98,756 miles

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

offside rear tyre worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

inner front brake pads wearing low.

stone chips front windscreen.

water ingress nearside front spot/fog lamp.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,963 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,978 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust emmisions are too low, peak not detected.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 43,837 miles

wheel rims scuffed

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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HN08 LMU is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HN08 LMU, 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 HN08 LMU registered?

HN08 LMU is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is HN08 LMU safe to buy?

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