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J6 GVS

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

180,097 mi
Last recorded180,097 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 GVS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 180,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 173,364 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 165,453 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 156,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 147,007 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front anti roll bar both end corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator: with a multiple light source 1 LED not fully bright, also 2 other LED started working during the test.

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight grease leak from joint or CV boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear anti roll bar both end corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 220,360 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 98,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,072 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,514 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,889 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,149 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,286 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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J6 GVS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black 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 J6 GVS, 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 J6 GVS registered?

J6 GVS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is J6 GVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 GVS 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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