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M7 HBK

2008 BMW 530

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,344 mi
Last recorded141,344 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 HBK
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,344 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,662 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2023 136,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,168 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 128,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 124,247 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 124,245 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 117,529 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,384 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body trays fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,347 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,150 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 84,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2013 59,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog light not working

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 45,193 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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M7 HBK is a 2008 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 M7 HBK, 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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What year was M7 HBK registered?

M7 HBK is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is M7 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 HBK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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