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M1 RWG

2000 BMW 530

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,639 mi
Last recorded144,639 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 RWG
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 144,639 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 144,639 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024
Fail 2 Sep 2024

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 137,954 miles

Exhaust blow at front flexy area.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 134,541 miles

Both rear outer sill areas corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 134,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling arm broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Both rear outer sill areas corroded.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,752 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower to increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 129,740 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s slower to increase/decrease (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 126,296 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 125,081 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush. As marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,943 miles

N/S/R Upper suspension arm outer bush/ball joint worn.

O/S/F Brake binding.

Rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,460 miles

Both rear flexible brake hoses perished.

Evidence of repair to both rear outer sills.

O/S and N/S rear upper suspension arms, outer ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

O/S/F Brake binding.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear tyres worn.

Wear in both rear lower suspension bush/bearing areas.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 113,372 miles

Both rear (rear) upper suspension arms outer ball joint dust covers deteriorated.

N/S/R Front upper suspension arm ball joint worn.

O/S/R Lower suspension arm bush worn.

Plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Rear tyres worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 103,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,818 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 91,933 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop links upper dust covers deterioratred.

Both rear tyres worn (3mm).

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,053 miles

Front to rear fuel pipes corroding

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 78,567 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 71,834 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 64,702 miles

Engine oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,167 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 43,997 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 43,989 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M1 RWG is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M1 RWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M1 RWG registered?

M1 RWG is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is M1 RWG safe to buy?

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