MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,611 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
hand brake only just passed
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also corrosion on/around housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also corrosion on/around housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective slight wearing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover not fitted to retaining clip (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover not fitted to retaining clip (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also corrosion on/around housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also corrosion on/around housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective slight wearing (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also wearing on inner and outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also wearing on inner and outer edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and housing slight corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn and housing slight corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake pad warning light on dash
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
J25 CRE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 J25 CRE, 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
How do I check the history of J25 CRE?
You can check the full history of J25 CRE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was J25 CRE registered?
J25 CRE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 March 2008.
Is J25 CRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J25 CRE shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does J25 CRE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J25 CRE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.