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LL08 OVG

2008 BMW 530

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,176 mi
Last recorded138,176 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 OVG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 138,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine cover fitted

genarl under body rust

Pass 15 Mar 2025 133,149 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

genarl under body rust

Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,994 miles

N/S/R ROAD WHEEL HAS A WELD REPAIR CARRIED OUT

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 119,201 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute BOTH FRONT AND REAR (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,315 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,667 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 82,655 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,130 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,292 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,734 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 27,765 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 27,764 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 25,171 miles

advise front tyres have cuts in outer walls.

advise offside rear tyre inner and outer walls have deep cuts.RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT!

Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,500 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 12,908 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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LL08 OVG is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 LL08 OVG, 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 LL08 OVG registered?

LL08 OVG is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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