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KT08 VCN

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,320 mi
Last recorded140,320 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VCN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 140,320 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 138,821 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 136,873 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 133,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 130,456 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 124,188 miles

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

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2018 115,731 miles

under-trays fitted to all of underside

Pass 22 Nov 2017 106,265 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 93,849 miles

o\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2015 82,669 miles

ns rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread and outer sidewall slightly bulged

outer sidewall of ns front tyre bulged

Fail 19 Nov 2015 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ns rear tyre worn to legal limit in centre of tread and outer sidewall slightly bulged

outer sidewall of ns front tyre bulged

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 52,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,671 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 37,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,771 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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KT08 VCN is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KT08 VCN, 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 KT08 VCN registered?

KT08 VCN is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KT08 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 VCN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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