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X276 GGS

2000 BMW 530

Green Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

215,257 mi
Last recorded215,257 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 GGS
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 215,257 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 207,625 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 200,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 192,953 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 180,809 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 178,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 178,135 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 178,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low lamp loose inside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 176,923 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 175,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 166,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 166,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (rear sections) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,498 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Honeycomb effect on number plates

Fail 28 Jun 2016 155,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

Honeycomb effect on number plates

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 145,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Number plates background honeycomb ?

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,926 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to cords

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 133,926 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to cords

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,626 miles

Both front tyres wearing on extreme inner edge

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 110,913 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2009 108,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 103,447 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 100,234 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 100,234 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,648 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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X276 GGS is a 2000 BMW 530 in Green with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X276 GGS, 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 X276 GGS registered?

X276 GGS is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X276 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X276 GGS shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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