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J90 PMT

2008 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,499 mi
Last recorded95,499 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 PMT
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 95,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 82,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,789 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 76,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 63,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 61,299 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,991 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 May 2017 54,778 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 5 May 2017 54,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 May 2016 50,306 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 50,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 45,077 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 39,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 34,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,842 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 30,532 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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J90 PMT is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J90 PMT, 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 J90 PMT registered?

J90 PMT is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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