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MD08 FFW

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,923 mi
Last recorded112,923 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 FFW
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,923 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,594 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,090 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,389 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 86,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,436 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,369 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,632 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,380 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 65,380 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 60,608 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 60,606 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 55,774 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,286 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 46,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,584 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,130 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,219 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 17,876 miles

emissions to clean to read

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

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing thin on edge

o/s front tyre cut on inner wall

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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MD08 FFW is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD08 FFW, 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 MD08 FFW registered?

MD08 FFW is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is MD08 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD08 FFW shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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