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KS08 USH

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,375 mi
Last recorded195,375 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 USH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 195,375 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 195,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255017 rft (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Pass 27 May 2021 189,227 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 182,830 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 182,829 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 176,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 171,438 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2018 171,437 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 165,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 157,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 151,665 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

dip beam european use converters have been fitted to main beam lamps

Fail 28 May 2015 151,635 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

dip beam european use converters have been fitted to main beam lamps

Pass 3 Jun 2014 140,192 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 140,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2013 126,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2013 126,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2012 108,358 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,828 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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KS08 USH is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS08 USH, 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 KS08 USH registered?

KS08 USH is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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