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HN08 UOD

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,181 mi
Last recorded138,181 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 134,927 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 17 Mar 2023 129,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 125,670 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 121,312 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 118,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 116,771 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 114,229 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,146 miles

advise tyres worn

Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has small chips

Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,998 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen has small chips

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge close to showing cords

Pass 23 Jan 2013 69,261 miles

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm,bald inner edge (raised edges)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,261 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,698 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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HN08 UOD is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UOD, 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 HN08 UOD registered?

HN08 UOD is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HN08 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 UOD shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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