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MJ08 LKL

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,170 mi
Last recorded147,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LKL
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 147,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 143,201 miles

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

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

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 23 May 2025 141,395 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps led unit (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps led unit (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 131,037 miles

Front headlight output slightly dim

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 125,683 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,853 miles

slight judder on front brakes [rbt]

Fail 21 Sep 2021 121,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight judder on front brakes [rbt]

tread stepping on nsr tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2020 113,776 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 105,964 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 105,964 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,680 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 83,764 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,254 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 66,973 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,852 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 44,642 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 37,048 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 26,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,722 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 LKL is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL registered?

MJ08 LKL is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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