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MJ08 KWA

2008 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,010 mi
Last recorded195,010 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KWA
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 195,010 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2018 195,010 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 186,260 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 175,811 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

evidence of nearside rear brake hose fouling subframe

Fail 5 Apr 2016 175,783 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

evidence of nearside rear brake hose fouling subframe

Pass 7 Apr 2015 167,381 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 149,281 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 149,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2013 142,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,167 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,224 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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MJ08 KWA is a 2008 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ08 KWA, 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 MJ08 KWA registered?

MJ08 KWA is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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