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M666 OPE

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

239,972 mi
Last recorded239,972 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM666 OPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 239,972 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential to drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 239,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential to drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 203,879 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 203,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 171,206 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 164,430 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 156,817 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 153,759 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 153,758 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 151,221 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 143,442 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 137,191 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 124,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,865 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 114,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 108,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres have cuts and cracks to side wall.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,105 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,379 miles

sills covered

underbody covered

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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M666 OPE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M666 OPE, 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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M666 OPE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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