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BMW M5

Red · Petrol · 1986 · 3,453 cc

1953 KBMOT history

1953 KB is a red petrol BMW M5 first used on 2 Jul 1986. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
131,988 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1953 KB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,453 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
2 Jul 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1953 KB was last recorded at 131,988 miles on 29 May 2026, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,524 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
1,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,988 miles
  • 2024 – 131,524 miles
  • 2023 – 129,336 miles
  • 2022 – 126,791 miles
  • 2021 – 123,950 miles
  • 2020 – 122,879 miles
  • 2019 – 122,050 miles
  • 2018 – 119,213 miles
  • 2017 – 114,647 miles
  • 2016 – 112,910 miles
  • 2015 – 111,933 miles
  • 2014 – 110,451 miles
  • 2013 – 108,265 miles
  • 2012 – 107,290 miles
  • 2011 – 106,167 miles
  • 2010 – 104,828 miles
  • 2009 – 103,679 miles
  • 2008 – 103,584 miles
  • 2007 – 101,972 miles
  • 2006 – 99,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,988 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,988 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    381649087813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,524 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,524 miles
    Test number
    765308397576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass129,336 miles (+2,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,336 miles
    Test number
    128453289480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,791 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,791 miles
    Test number
    886585484440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,950 miles (+1,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,950 miles
    Test number
    985436887103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass122,879 miles (+829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,879 miles
    Test number
    249701850479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass122,050 miles (+2,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,050 miles
    Test number
    194489657560
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. Pass119,213 miles (+4,566)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,213 miles
    Test number
    447581508622
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass114,647 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,647 miles
    Test number
    386087738235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass112,910 miles (+977)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,910 miles
    Test number
    236325432415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,933 miles (+1,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    111,933 miles
    Test number
    651808922081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft donut splitting
  12. Pass110,451 miles (+2,186)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,451 miles
    Test number
    988926794259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNsf washer jet inop
    • NoteOil leak on diff
    • NotePropshaft donut starting to split
  13. Pass108,265 miles (+975)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    108,265 miles
    Test number
    827257693214
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake check
  14. Pass107,290 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,290 miles
    Test number
    576379392278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,167 miles (+1,339)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,167 miles
    Test number
    467706001494
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
  16. Pass104,828 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    923677800309
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Fail104,828 miles (+1,149)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,828 miles
    Test number
    413407500389
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass103,679 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    103,679 miles
    Test number
    274914709340
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Fail103,668 miles (+84)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,668 miles
    Test number
    234180909385
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass103,584 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    980988508319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,564 miles (+1,592)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,564 miles
    Test number
    841456078285
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  22. Pass101,972 miles (+2,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,972 miles
    Test number
    110881197219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  23. Pass99,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    99,489 miles
    Test number
    310033686435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1953 KB

What vehicle is registration 1953 KB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1953 KB on a red petrol BMW M5 first used on 2 Jul 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1953 KB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1953 KB is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1953 KB?
The MOT on 1953 KB is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1953 KB done?
1953 KB was recorded at 131,988 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 1,655 miles a year.
Has 1953 KB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1953 KB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on 1953 KB 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 1953 KB find?
1953 KB passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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