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LN08 WTC

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,490 mi
Last recorded131,490 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 WTC
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,490 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 131,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 127,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Oct 2021 122,150 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 122,150 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,652 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))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 110,072 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 110,072 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 104,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished on edges of tread

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked and perished edges of tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished on edges of tread

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,526 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,590 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 85,589 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tread heavily cracked/split (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also heavily cracked showing cords on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Sep 2013 73,831 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 64,148 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 56,766 miles

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 46,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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LN08 WTC is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN08 WTC, 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 LN08 WTC registered?

LN08 WTC is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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