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M1 OTP

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,517 mi
Last recorded142,517 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 OTP
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,517 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers osr and nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 142,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears osr and nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shockers osr and nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,716 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 126,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 120,425 miles

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

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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 120,424 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 112,478 miles

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

vehicle has damaged panels and missing undertray lineings

Fail 1 Oct 2020 112,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle has damaged panels and missing undertray lineings

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,869 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

chip to windscreen

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,831 miles

both rear tyres worn low & worn heavily on edges

chips to windscreen

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,976 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,261 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 82,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 8 Jan 2013 64,594 miles

very deep cut in offside front tyre tread

Fail 7 Jan 2013 64,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pads over half worn

note - nearside front fog lamp not working

very deep cut in offside front tyre tread

Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,903 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,427 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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M1 OTP is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M1 OTP, 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 M1 OTP registered?

M1 OTP is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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