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LS57 XDE

2008 BMW 530

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,114 mi
Last recorded114,114 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XDE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 114,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,545 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,144 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 99,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,081 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,522 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 79,222 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 79,222 miles

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

Front front tyres are rotational and facing the wrong way

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,927 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 62,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 62,321 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Seat belt buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,884 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,764 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,924 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 31,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,353 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 17,520 miles

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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LS57 XDE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LS57 XDE, 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 LS57 XDE registered?

LS57 XDE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is LS57 XDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 XDE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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