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M7 LHX

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,960 mi
Last recorded148,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 LHX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 148,960 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 144,302 miles

Undertrays & Outersill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,558 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays & Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2023 135,338 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 133,114 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,147 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 105,427 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,860 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 83,178 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 83,178 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,163 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 63,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 60,556 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 37,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,536 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 LHX 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 M7 LHX, 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 LHX registered?

M7 LHX is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is M7 LHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 LHX 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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