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K55 PKE

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,450 mi
Last recorded183,450 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 PKE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 183,450 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2024 180,185 miles

Floor pan covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 173,601 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 162,214 miles

Offside Front screw in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2021 155,892 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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 3 Nov 2020 143,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 134,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 128,213 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 124,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine / sill + underbody covers fitted

n/s front droplink gaitor cracking

n/s rear suspension arm front bush starting to seperate

Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,467 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs signs of wear

plastic sill covers fitted

rear tyres close to wear bars

underbody covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 109,648 miles

engine covers fitted

front brake discs slight wear

plastic sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,811 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 90,880 miles

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,157 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,220 miles

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

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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K55 PKE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K55 PKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K55 PKE registered?

K55 PKE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 4 November 2008.

Is K55 PKE safe to buy?

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