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X612 GWH

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,419 mi
Last recorded140,419 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 GWH
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 140,419 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 134,576 miles

Bonnet release handle defective

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Washers weak

Fail 3 Jul 2024 134,398 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No visible beam pattern - both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill / around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside rear upper, rearmost arm - outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Bonnet release handle defective

Front fog lamps not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside rear upper, rearmost arm - outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Washers weak

Pass 17 Jul 2023 130,364 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking Point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,570 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))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 125,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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))

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,364 miles

Body has general corrosion but not weakened

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,009 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 4 Jul 2017 109,008 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

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

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,758 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tyre size 235 40 18 95v

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,890 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 84,053 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 84,051 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,578 miles

Offside rear tyre is getting low on edges of tread

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is getting low on edges of tread

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,744 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread and sidewall perished.

Slight play in brake pedal bushes.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre low on tread and sidewall perished.

Slight play in brake pedal bushes.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 68,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 15 Aug 2011 68,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 19 Oct 2010 64,192 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 59,272 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2008 52,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,740 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 49,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,731 miles

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

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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X612 GWH is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X612 GWH, 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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X612 GWH is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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