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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

3 DLKMOT history

3 DLK is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,020 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

3 DLK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
118,020 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
3 DLK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

3 DLK was last recorded at 118,020 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,326 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,694 miles
Average per year
4,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,020 miles
  • 2025 – 116,326 miles
  • 2024 – 113,077 miles
  • 2023 – 107,643 miles
  • 2022 – 101,977 miles
  • 2021 – 98,561 miles
  • 2020 – 94,933 miles
  • 2019 – 92,376 miles
  • 2018 – 88,479 miles
  • 2017 – 83,735 miles
  • 2016 – 79,534 miles
  • 2014 – 70,498 miles
  • 2013 – 66,347 miles
  • 2012 – 61,002 miles
  • 2011 – 54,700 miles
  • 2010 – 46,029 miles
  • 2009 – 39,921 miles
  • 2008 – 28,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,020 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753518 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,020 miles (+1,694)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    951236762519
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2753518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,326 miles (+3,249)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,326 miles
    Test number
    841543901816
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass113,077 miles (+5,434)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    853805582987
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 2454018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass107,643 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,643 miles
    Test number
    454612666622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail107,517 miles (+5,540)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,517 miles
    Test number
    482899492434
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,977 miles (+3,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,977 miles
    Test number
    499482831833
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,561 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,561 miles
    Test number
    712816341434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,933 miles (+2,557)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    101298789090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,376 miles (+3,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,376 miles
    Test number
    879413865281
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass88,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    640891172507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,479 miles (+4,744)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    439122743601
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass83,735 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,735 miles
    Test number
    751643076472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail83,728 miles (+4,194)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,728 miles
    Test number
    609748430438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,534 miles (+9,036)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,534 miles
    Test number
    841695692985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,498 miles (+4,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    70,498 miles
    Test number
    688954674281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass66,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    698367973217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail66,347 miles (+5,345)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,347 miles
    Test number
    409825673220
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass61,002 miles (+6,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    298645672281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    398876251410
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail54,700 miles (+8,671)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    816053551240
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly perished across tread

  21. Pass46,029 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,029 miles
    Test number
    422649170007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,921 miles (+11,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    532529589088
    • 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)

  23. Fail28,849 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    160176058484
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass28,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,849 miles
    Test number
    851156458001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 3 DLK

What vehicle is registration 3 DLK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 3 DLK on a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Dec 2004. 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 3 DLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 3 DLK is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 3 DLK?
The MOT on 3 DLK is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 3 DLK done?
3 DLK was recorded at 118,020 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
Has 3 DLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 3 DLK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 3 DLK 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 3 DLK find?
3 DLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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