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M18 TOK

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

191,102 mi
Last recorded191,102 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 TOK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 191,102 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2025 136,345 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 186,164 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 124,895 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 124,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 177,021 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 177,021 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,524 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 173,189 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 173,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 158,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Noise When Brake Pedal Is Applied

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 158,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Noise When Brake Pedal Is Applied

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 149,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 115,510 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,068 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 145,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 112,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 137,613 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 121,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,971 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,858 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER SHIELD FITTED

NEAR SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK OUTER COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 92,848 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 61,876 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,475 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,040 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,462 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 40,354 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,587 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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M18 TOK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 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 M18 TOK, 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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M18 TOK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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