2008 BMW 530 3.0L Diesel · OB08 DOL
2008 BMW 530 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 151,795 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OB08 DOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 151,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
OB08 DOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 530 (OB08 DOL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OB08 DOL Mileage History
- 11/07/2024144,005 mi
- 15/07/2024144,051 mi+46 mi
- 15/07/2025148,275 mi+4,224 mi
- 18/07/2025148,283 mi+8 mi
- 07/07/2026151,795 mi+3,512 mi
Average of roughly 3,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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