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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X46 GANMOT history

X46 GAN is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 191,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
191,856 mi
At MOT on 14 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 GAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 GAN was last recorded at 191,856 miles on 14 Jun 2025, 13,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jun 2020: 133,885 miles, lower than 134,488 miles on 13 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,359 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
13,497 miles
Average per year
6,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,856 miles
  • 2024 – 178,359 miles
  • 2023 – 165,507 miles
  • 2022 – 157,020 miles
  • 2021 – 144,139 miles
  • 2020 – 133,885 miles
  • 2017 – 134,488 miles
  • 2010 – 108,819 miles
  • 2009 – 101,887 miles
  • 2008 – 89,351 miles
  • 2007 – 80,543 miles
  • 2006 – 69,587 miles
  • 2005 – 57,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,856 miles (+13,497)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    191,856 miles
    Test number
    245903529674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass178,359 miles (+12,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,359 miles
    Test number
    586727970267
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Pass165,507 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,507 miles
    Test number
    847339655990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail165,507 miles (+8,487)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,507 miles
    Test number
    692426744589
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass157,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,020 miles
    Test number
    941379680405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail157,020 miles (+12,881)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,020 miles
    Test number
    212008019346
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass144,139 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,139 miles
    Test number
    311844564435
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail144,122 miles (+10,237)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,122 miles
    Test number
    607133372103
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass133,885 miles (-603)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,885 miles
    Test number
    878975868644
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass134,488 miles (+1,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,488 miles
    Test number
    286188599972
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater and front indicators starting to show white colour
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  11. Fail133,488 miles (+24,669)20 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,488 miles
    Test number
    390472976430
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Both flex joints (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing Hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush Hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass108,819 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,819 miles
    Test number
    330866240404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,887 miles (+30)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    101,887 miles
    Test number
    590800559298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE CUT INNER SIDE WALL
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  14. Fail101,857 miles (+12,506)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,857 miles
    Test number
    822138849267
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE CUT INNER SIDE WALL
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass89,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,351 miles
    Test number
    801747948215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,351 miles (+8,808)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,351 miles
    Test number
    354276048425
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteVechile tested under wet condition

  17. Pass80,543 miles (+10,956)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,543 miles
    Test number
    380953557294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,587 miles (+11,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    534062856296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    57,771 miles
    Test number
    134378045243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X46 GAN

Does X46 GAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X46 GAN expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X46 GAN?
The MOT on X46 GAN expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X46 GAN done?
X46 GAN was recorded at 191,856 miles at its MOT on 14 Jun 2025, an average of 6,781 miles a year.
Has X46 GAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 GAN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on X46 GAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X46 GAN find?
X46 GAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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