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HT08 JDK

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,690 mi
Last recorded142,690 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 JDK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,690 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))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 140,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 135,777 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jul 2021 132,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 130,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 126,927 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,909 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 122,906 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 118,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 110,687 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,373 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

Fail 27 Jul 2015 103,373 miles

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

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

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper rubbers smearing screen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,737 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,633 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 67,633 miles

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

small cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,661 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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HT08 JDK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT08 JDK, 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 HT08 JDK registered?

HT08 JDK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is HT08 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT08 JDK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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