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M23 ODR

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

203,825 mi
Last recorded203,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 ODR
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 203,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 200,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2024 200,956 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

middle rear seatbelt buckle damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2023 197,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 193,736 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 193,736 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2021 185,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 178,443 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 156,964 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 147,447 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,825 miles

Offside front and rear tyres wearing slightly edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 141,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front and rear tyres wearing slightly edges

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,786 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 126,393 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 117,386 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 109,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 109,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 72,405 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 48,865 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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M23 ODR is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M23 ODR, 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 M23 ODR registered?

M23 ODR is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M23 ODR safe to buy?

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