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KT08 VGF

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

187,831 mi
Last recorded187,831 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VGF
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 187,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 187,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 181,970 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 181,970 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 175,171 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 175,171 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 168,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 166,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle diff housing heavy corrosion build up coming off in chunks

Pass 1 Dec 2021 158,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm bars (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 discs an slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,581 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 140,084 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AXLE BOTH SIDES,, IMBALANCE 32% AND FLUCTUATING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged EDGE OF MIRROR (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 121,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 112,348 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 100,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 82,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 67,916 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 44,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,239 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,500 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 VGF is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

KT08 VGF is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KT08 VGF safe to buy?

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