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KO08 XPS

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 XPS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 146,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 140,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INDICATORS, BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO INDICATORS, BALD INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,306 miles

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

OFFSIDE PARK BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE...

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 124,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 123,028 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 118,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS. (5.2.3 (e))

Road wheel fixing missing BOTH FRONT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 112,930 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 105,564 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,496 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 97,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 91,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 77,108 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 77,097 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,926 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,592 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 46,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KO08 XPS is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KO08 XPS, 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 KO08 XPS registered?

KO08 XPS is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KO08 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 XPS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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