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J9 FSM

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,865 mi
Last recorded204,865 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 FSM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 204,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 192,267 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 178,408 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 171,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 163,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 155,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 147,843 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 130,413 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 115,039 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 115,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,909 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside 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.

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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J9 FSM is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J9 FSM, 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 J9 FSM registered?

J9 FSM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is J9 FSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 FSM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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