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KL08 NHP

2008 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

282,582 mi
Last recorded282,582 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 NHP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 282,582 miles

Nearside Front Seat Belt Slow to Retract

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 275,893 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 269,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted as standard

Pass 25 Jan 2023 264,874 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing on edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 245,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 230,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 135,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,013 miles

slight play o/s/f steering rack, covers preventing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,061 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,887 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 108,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,575 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,763 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,351 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,484 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 32,770 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 26,881 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 NHP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,986cc petrol 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 KL08 NHP, 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 KL08 NHP registered?

KL08 NHP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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