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B8 DGH

2000 BMW 530

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

209,961 mi
Last recorded209,961 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DGH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 209,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

boot floor corroded/holed not considered structural

exhaust corroded/deteriorated slight leak

o/s park brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Dec 2024 207,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

boot floor has corrosion not considered excessive

exhaust corroded/deteriorated and has slight leak

Fail 19 Dec 2024 207,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

boot floor has corrosion not considered excessive

exhaust corroded/deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 20 Jan 2024 204,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 201,794 miles

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 201,794 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 198,324 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2022 198,324 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both blue (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track-control arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track-control arm bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 11 Jan 2021 195,972 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 193,357 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 193,357 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 190,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 186,790 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 186,790 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 182,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 182,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 178,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 174,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 174,633 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 156,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 156,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 142,311 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 136,037 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,165 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 109,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 100,812 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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B8 DGH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 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 B8 DGH, 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 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B8 DGH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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