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HY08 RKE

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

270,309 mi
Last recorded270,309 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 270,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 262,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 262,853 miles

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 259,370 miles

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

Towbar hitch warning light on

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 17 Apr 2024 259,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Towbar hitch warning light on

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 22 Feb 2023 254,573 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 249,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 241,142 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 241,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2020 234,248 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 223,509 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 213,890 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 213,890 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 204,807 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

Fail 27 Feb 2017 204,807 miles

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

Pass 29 Feb 2016 195,207 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 187,757 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 180,412 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 159,598 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 126,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 95,420 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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HY08 RKE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY08 RKE, 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 HY08 RKE registered?

HY08 RKE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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