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M555 PDW

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 PDW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 113,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 110,173 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,665 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,400 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,997 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 91,525 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 77,092 miles

Handbrake poor.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 67,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 60,971 miles

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

under cover's fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

under cover's fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,263 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 56,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,203 miles

o/s/r tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2014 45,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,708 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 38,339 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,004 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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M555 PDW is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 M555 PDW, 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 M555 PDW registered?

M555 PDW is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is M555 PDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 PDW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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