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LO08 HJN

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 HJN
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 103,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 103,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 103,158 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 102,621 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 98,730 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 97,616 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 95,138 miles

Under trays Fitted limiting underside view

Pass 9 Apr 2019 90,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 88,886 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 17 May 2017 86,012 miles

Under trays fitted limiting underside view

Pass 26 May 2016 84,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 83,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2014 74,104 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts to outside wall

Pass 13 May 2013 64,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 26 May 2011 50,343 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 50,343 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LO08 HJN is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LO08 HJN, 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

How do I check the history of LO08 HJN?

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What year was LO08 HJN registered?

LO08 HJN is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is LO08 HJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 HJN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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