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HX08 GKE

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

161,839 mi
Last recorded161,839 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 GKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 161,839 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 158,173 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 154,826 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 151,969 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 149,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 147,769 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 141,651 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 133,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 126,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 124,036 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 116,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges (245/40 R18)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 105,021 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2014 92,529 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,301 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 81,301 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn more on outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,860 miles

3 digital l.e.d lights on o/s/r indicator don,t always work

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre bald on inside edge m.o.t pass only rest of tread 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,484 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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HX08 GKE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HX08 GKE, 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 HX08 GKE registered?

HX08 GKE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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