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J31 KDM

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,029 mi
Last recorded144,029 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 KDM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 144,029 miles

Nearside 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 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 31 Jan 2025 136,974 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 132,141 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 132,141 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 126,300 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2023 126,296 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,027 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 117,027 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 112,379 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 99,643 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 99,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,176 miles

UNDER TRAYS & ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Feb 2018 91,176 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

UNDER TRAYS & ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Fail 2 Feb 2018 91,115 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,408 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,823 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Fail 3 Feb 2016 72,823 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emissions too clean to record

Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,230 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,230 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 40,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 28,199 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,598 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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J31 KDM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J31 KDM, 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 J31 KDM registered?

J31 KDM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is J31 KDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J31 KDM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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