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LS08 KKU

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,010 mi
Last recorded177,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KKU
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 177,010 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff slight wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 174,856 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 3 Oct 2024 168,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 159,932 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 148,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 139,796 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 129,228 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 129,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,609 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 119,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 106,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 89,419 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Oct 2016 79,487 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,447 miles

Front both front tyres perished

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions certificate as did not register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Sep 2014 69,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emissions certificate as did not register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions to clean to record result

Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,901 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LS08 KKU 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 80%.

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 LS08 KKU, 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 LS08 KKU registered?

LS08 KKU is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LS08 KKU safe to buy?

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