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KBG 48

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

146,041 mi
Last recorded146,041 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBG 48
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 146,041 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 146,038 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 143,861 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

offside headlight deteriorated

Pass 19 Sep 2023 141,368 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside headlight condensated but pattern ok

Fail 15 Sep 2023 141,364 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside headlight condensated but pattern ok

Pass 7 Oct 2022 139,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp cover cracked.

Fail 27 Sep 2022 139,469 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp cover cracked.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 136,263 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 136,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 133,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 133,806 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 131,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 129,030 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 129,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 125,361 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 122,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 122,903 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,691 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 118,691 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort both/rear/low (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 114,392 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 114,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/FRONT/TO/REAR/PETROL/PIPES/CORRODED

Pass 9 Oct 2013 110,370 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 110,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 83,691 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 83,691 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,316 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,338 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 62,854 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 62,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 52,328 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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KBG 48 is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 KBG 48, 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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KBG 48 is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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