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LL58 KNM

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,558 mi
Last recorded148,558 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 KNM
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 148,558 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 139,283 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 126,800 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 114,402 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,530 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 102,530 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 96,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 136,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 78,642 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,585 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 67,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyre's feathered

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,327 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,327 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)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 47,544 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 37,328 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 34,569 miles

Both Front Tyres Mishapen On Outer Edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 25,918 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 17,872 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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LL58 KNM 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 75%.

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 LL58 KNM, 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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LL58 KNM is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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