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M77 PST

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,319 mi
Last recorded172,319 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 PST
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 172,319 miles

High level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 25 Jun 2024 167,827 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 167,827 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 161,362 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 161,362 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 153,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 143,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 136,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 125,391 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,291 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,877 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,877 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,216 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 54,102 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,260 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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M77 PST is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 M77 PST, 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 M77 PST registered?

M77 PST is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is M77 PST safe to buy?

The MOT history for M77 PST shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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