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LO08 WDP

2008 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,830 mi
Last recorded132,830 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 132,830 miles

Emissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 121,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 106,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 92,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,072 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,287 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,263 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,484 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,594 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,660 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 42,457 miles

emissions not registering on ega (too clean)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 32,116 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 32,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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LO08 WDP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WDP, 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 LO08 WDP registered?

LO08 WDP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is LO08 WDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 WDP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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