2008 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · K99 UBU
2008 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 173,086 miles. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K99 UBU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2023
- 173,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K99 UBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 530 (K99 UBU) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Damage in windscreen zone A more than 10mm in dia”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
K99 UBU Mileage History
- 16/08/2022163,780 mi
- 26/08/2022163,796 mi+16 mi
- 01/08/2023173,086 mi+9,290 mi
Average of roughly 9,718 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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