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KT08 VGK

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,198 mi
Last recorded182,198 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 182,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clip sticking (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 169,132 miles

Offside Front squeak from brake when pressed

Fail 11 Jul 2025 168,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front squeak from brake when pressed

Pass 25 Jul 2024 163,362 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 163,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 161,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 158,477 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 153,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 144,327 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 130,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 120,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 108,397 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,811 miles

coolant leak

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 80,686 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 67,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,448 miles

both rear tyres are close to legal limit

n/s side repeater inop

Pass 7 Apr 2011 36,971 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 VGK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

KT08 VGK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KT08 VGK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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