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J27 JWS

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,486 mi
Last recorded106,486 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 JWS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 106,486 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 102,860 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 89,284 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 89,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 80,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 76,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 68,745 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,389 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,404 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 51,190 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,228 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides. Also inner edges excessively worn. (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted. Blocking view of components.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 38,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 32,013 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,885 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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J27 JWS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J27 JWS, 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 J27 JWS registered?

J27 JWS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is J27 JWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J27 JWS shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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