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M121 SUL

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,860 mi
Last recorded171,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 SUL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 171,860 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 169,079 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 154,309 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 148,546 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 139,600 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,127 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 123,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,548 miles

Offside Front side light may have fault

Fail 17 Oct 2017 109,548 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,215 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 94,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 89,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges and almost through to inner canvas

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,512 miles

vehicle presented for test with correct registration plates over incorrectly spaced ones

Nail in offside rear tyre

all 4 tyres are low on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,724 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,010 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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M121 SUL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M121 SUL, 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 M121 SUL registered?

M121 SUL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is M121 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 SUL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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