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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

X46 NWTMOT history

X46 NWT is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 28 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
172,222 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 NWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 NWT was last recorded at 172,222 miles on 18 Jun 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Mar 2007: 71,893 miles, lower than 672,137 miles on 6 Apr 2006.
  • 3 Apr 2012: 106,285 miles, lower than 956,628 miles on 9 Apr 2011.

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
172,201 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,222 miles
  • 2021 – 167,420 miles
  • 2020 – 163,618 miles
  • 2018 – 155,075 miles
  • 2017 – 150,256 miles
  • 2016 – 144,994 miles
  • 2015 – 135,767 miles
  • 2014 – 126,446 miles
  • 2013 – 116,714 miles
  • 2012 – 106,285 miles
  • 2011 – 956,628 miles
  • 2010 – 89,338 miles
  • 2009 – 83,349 miles
  • 2008 – 77,053 miles
  • 2007 – 71,893 miles
  • 2006 – 672,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,222 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    172,222 miles
    Test number
    688185298236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail172,201 miles (+4,781)1 dangerous13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,201 miles
    Test number
    988542857394
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near to rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,420 miles (+3,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    861347318823
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass163,618 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    163,618 miles
    Test number
    638483729471
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both sill panels (not excessive)

  5. Fail163,597 miles (+8,522)2 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,597 miles
    Test number
    438574106565
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture kinked (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both sill panels (not excessive)

  6. Pass155,075 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    155,075 miles
    Test number
    525374792923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,256 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    150,256 miles
    Test number
    438479431610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,994 miles
    Test number
    729021222146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,994 miles (+9,227)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,994 miles
    Test number
    219517740394
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Fail135,767 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,767 miles
    Test number
    575784785035
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll rear subframe mounting rubbers worn
    • NoteBoth front brake discs back plates corroded/adrift
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded around jacking points
    • NoteSlight blue smoke emitting from exhaust

  11. Pass135,767 miles (+9,321)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    135,767 miles
    Test number
    918544685093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll rear subframe mounting rubbers worn
    • NoteBoth front brake discs back plates corroded/adrift
    • NoteBoth rear inner sills corroded around jacking points
    • NoteSlight blue smoke emitting from exhaust

  12. Pass126,446 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    645860884081
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded and front flex worn
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded under car

  13. Fail126,446 miles (+9,732)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,446 miles
    Test number
    937769374072
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket corroded and front flex worn
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded under car

  14. Pass116,714 miles (+10,429)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,714 miles
    Test number
    768575383088
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger bracket corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  15. Pass106,285 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    159426692015
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  16. Fail106,285 miles (-850,343)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,285 miles
    Test number
    479524792098
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust hanger corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  17. Pass956,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    956,628 miles
    Test number
    239029391019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,628 miles (+6,290)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,628 miles
    Test number
    409899691070
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail89,338 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,338 miles
    Test number
    934964810152
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass89,338 miles (+5,989)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,338 miles
    Test number
    962114410176
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass83,349 miles (+6,296)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    734316339108
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge

  22. Pass77,053 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    290920808172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    462318987020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail71,893 miles (-600,244)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    212988887085
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass672,137 miles (+604,900)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    672,137 miles
    Test number
    721046796035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail67,237 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,237 miles
    Test number
    141374496418
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X46 NWT

Does X46 NWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X46 NWT expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X46 NWT?
The MOT on X46 NWT expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X46 NWT done?
X46 NWT was recorded at 172,222 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2022, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has X46 NWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 NWT has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X46 NWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 29 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X46 NWT find?
X46 NWT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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