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J21 NGM

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,344 mi
Last recorded132,344 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 NGM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 132,344 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 132,344 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 120,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 113,128 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 113,128 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 105,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 105,323 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,398 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,958 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,948 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,026 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,486 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,585 miles

Offside 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))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,870 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,182 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 38,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to test

Pass 11 Dec 2013 32,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 26,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2011 21,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J21 NGM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey 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 J21 NGM, 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 J21 NGM registered?

J21 NGM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is J21 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J21 NGM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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