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MJ08 LJV

2008 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,732 mi
Last recorded148,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LJV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 148,732 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2025 145,062 miles

Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 137,400 miles

Covers Fitted

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 14 Jul 2023 130,856 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 124,502 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 116,693 miles

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 11 Jul 2020 110,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,645 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 87,957 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 87,957 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,826 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 84,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside & Offside front tyres cracks on outer edges

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,512 miles

N/S/R Tyre inner edges on the limit

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,503 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 75,426 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracking badly

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,037 miles

damage to front screen.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,372 miles

damage to front screen.

deterioration to offside wiper blade.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 65,844 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 LJV is a 2008 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MJ08 LJV, 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 MJ08 LJV registered?

MJ08 LJV is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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