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MJ58 NPE

2008 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,595 mi
Last recorded136,595 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 53098,877 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 NPE
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 136,595 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 127,508 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 119,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 110,275 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2022 104,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,227 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Both Rear Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 100,226 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front & Both Rear Inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

wiper blades worn

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 90,226 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 87,363 miles

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

brake warning light displayed

Fail 21 Oct 2017 87,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

brake warning light displayed

Pass 22 Oct 2016 76,514 miles

Front tyres badly worn on both edges

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 tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2016 76,509 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front tyres badly worn on both edges

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 tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,235 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,279 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 60,279 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,398 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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MJ58 NPE is a 2008 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ58 NPE, 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 MJ58 NPE registered?

MJ58 NPE is a 2008 BMW 530, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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