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LS08 SSJ

2008 BMW 530

Maroon Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,838 mi
Last recorded135,838 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SSJ
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 135,838 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,980 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,976 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,413 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 116,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.24 (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 103,649 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 103,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,068 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 94,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,253 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,100 miles

Both wiper blades smearing slightly.

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,089 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades smearing slightly.

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,658 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 54,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SSJ is a 2008 BMW 530 in Maroon with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SSJ, 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 LS08 SSJ registered?

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

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