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K11 HDL

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,621 mi
Last recorded151,621 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 HDL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 151,621 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 147,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 147,058 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 143,474 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 138,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil Leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 131,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 123,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,420 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 102,717 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall slight damage

Nearside Rear Outer Sidewall slight damage

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,097 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 74,873 miles

Advise both front side door windows appear too darkly tinted.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracking

both rear tyres out of shape

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,483 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,372 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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K11 HDL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K11 HDL, 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 K11 HDL registered?

K11 HDL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 August 2008.

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