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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,926 cc

J66 EKKMOT history

J66 EKK is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 162,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

J66 EKK silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
162,218 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 EKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 EKK was last recorded at 162,218 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 3,839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,379 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,839 miles
Average per year
7,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,218 miles
  • 2024 – 158,379 miles
  • 2023 – 152,525 miles
  • 2022 – 140,369 miles
  • 2021 – 133,708 miles
  • 2020 – 127,800 miles
  • 2019 – 124,375 miles
  • 2018 – 118,300 miles
  • 2017 – 111,722 miles
  • 2016 – 105,547 miles
  • 2015 – 95,815 miles
  • 2014 – 86,041 miles
  • 2013 – 76,480 miles
  • 2012 – 67,653 miles
  • 2011 – 62,115 miles
  • 2010 – 52,595 miles
  • 2009 – 45,846 miles
  • 2008 – 36,470 miles
  • 2007 – 26,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,218 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,218 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    162,218 miles
    Test number
    796944991941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,379 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    158,379 miles
    Test number
    545561855226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,525 miles (+12,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,525 miles
    Test number
    762832623247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass140,369 miles (+6,661)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,369 miles
    Test number
    392952556495
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass133,708 miles (+5,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,708 miles
    Test number
    517060760664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass127,800 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,800 miles
    Test number
    343187436797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  7. Fail127,794 miles (+3,419)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,794 miles
    Test number
    743956000332
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Pass124,375 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,375 miles
    Test number
    581639253682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail124,361 miles (+6,061)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,361 miles
    Test number
    132646062853
    • MajorEmissions not tested leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass118,300 miles (+6,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,300 miles
    Test number
    913483172707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,722 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    111,722 miles
    Test number
    975366784047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,722 miles (+6,175)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,722 miles
    Test number
    290504177148
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass105,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    299161028541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,545 miles (+9,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,545 miles
    Test number
    513344143046
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass95,815 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,815 miles
    Test number
    819240655093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    329587854078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail86,041 miles (+9,561)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    168836254489
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass76,480 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,480 miles
    Test number
    965347253040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,653 miles (+5,538)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,653 miles
    Test number
    115520532015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,115 miles (+9,520)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    62,115 miles
    Test number
    319201641016
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS HEAVILY WORN. PADS NEAR WEAR LIMIT.!
  21. Pass52,595 miles (+6,749)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,595 miles
    Test number
    113053430422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,846 miles (+9,376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,846 miles
    Test number
    252446759440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,470 miles (+9,886)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    36,470 miles
    Test number
    471127358169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    430157257170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 EKK

Does J66 EKK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 EKK is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 EKK?
The MOT on J66 EKK is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 EKK done?
J66 EKK was recorded at 162,218 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 7,139 miles a year.
Has J66 EKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 EKK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on J66 EKK 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 J66 EKK find?
J66 EKK passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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