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KL08 JTY

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

213,844 mi
Last recorded213,844 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 JTY
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 213,844 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 202,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 21 Nov 2023 173,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 156,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 146,416 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,273 miles

front tyres wearing abnormal

slight play in nearside rear suspension bush

Fail 4 Nov 2020 141,263 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components not fitted properly (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing abnormal

slight play in nearside rear suspension bush

Pass 15 Nov 2019 137,857 miles

offside front brake back plate insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2019 137,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

offside front brake back plate insecure

Pass 15 Nov 2018 131,022 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 131,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 124,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 115,538 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,556 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 105,471 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 61,070 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,596 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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KL08 JTY is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KL08 JTY, 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 KL08 JTY registered?

KL08 JTY is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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