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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 2,979 cc

X798 MGMMOT history

X798 MGM is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,790 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 MGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 MGM was last recorded at 116,790 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,393 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,397 miles
Average per year
3,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,790 miles
  • 2025 – 113,393 miles
  • 2024 – 110,437 miles
  • 2023 – 108,836 miles
  • 2022 – 104,122 miles
  • 2021 – 99,878 miles
  • 2019 – 96,714 miles
  • 2015 – 96,514 miles
  • 2014 – 92,477 miles
  • 2012 – 85,819 miles
  • 2011 – 71,229 miles
  • 2010 – 68,840 miles
  • 2009 – 63,099 miles
  • 2008 – 57,758 miles
  • 2007 – 53,627 miles
  • 2006 – 48,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,790 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,790 miles (+3,397)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,790 miles
    Test number
    372173378724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass113,393 miles (+2,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    143667428063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,437 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    822302886706
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail110,437 miles (+1,601)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    901399687008
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,836 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    108,836 miles
    Test number
    331588372925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,122 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,122 miles
    Test number
    133423446527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,878 miles (+3,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,878 miles
    Test number
    741200019769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,714 miles (+200)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    946586167390
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,514 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    135012955119
    • NoteAdvise front number plate adrift but secure

  10. Fail96,514 miles (+4,037)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,514 miles
    Test number
    418210355162
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate adrift but secure
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r h/brake low readimg

  11. Pass92,477 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    248821314089
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail92,477 miles (+6,658)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    149651314088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass85,819 miles (+14,590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    837806922128
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass71,229 miles (+2,389)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,229 miles
    Test number
    426743581088
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn
    • NoteSill covers fitted
    • NoteUndertrays fitted

  15. Pass68,840 miles (+5,741)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    68,840 miles
    Test number
    391576380404
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteHigh level stoplight not working

  16. Pass63,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    210921589296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,099 miles (+5,341)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,099 miles
    Test number
    272021389286
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight damage both reg plates /washer bottle leaking

  18. Pass57,758 miles (+4,131)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    57,758 miles
    Test number
    941164898239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWasher bottle leaking /uneven wear nsf tyre /

  19. Pass53,627 miles (+5,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,627 miles
    Test number
    361386597495
    • NoteHigh level stoplight not working /nsf foglight cracked

  20. Pass48,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    711855006348
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about X798 MGM

Does X798 MGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X798 MGM is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X798 MGM?
The MOT on X798 MGM is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X798 MGM done?
X798 MGM was recorded at 116,790 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,440 miles a year.
Has X798 MGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 MGM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X798 MGM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X798 MGM find?
X798 MGM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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