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M22 LKG

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,829 mi
Last recorded136,829 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 LKG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 136,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,264 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,913 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 116,164 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 111,653 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,706 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,010 miles

'Brake Fluid Change Overdue' message on display but unable to visually confirm contamination

NOTE: Manufacturer's displayed smoke emissions plate limit: 0.52K m-1

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Door mirror glass de-laminated but view not seriously affected ()

Vehicle has an outstanding manufacturer's safety recall listed at the time of test

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,637 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & very close to 1:6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge & very close to 1:6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 74,345 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,976 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,282 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,690 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 32,583 miles

front brake discs and pads worn.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 32,579 miles

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn.

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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M22 LKG is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M22 LKG, 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 M22 LKG registered?

M22 LKG is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is M22 LKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 LKG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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