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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

K20 OBAMOT history

K20 OBA is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 29 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 122,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

K20 OBA black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,430 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K20 OBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K20 OBA was last recorded at 122,430 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 4,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,626 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,804 miles
Average per year
7,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,430 miles
  • 2025 – 117,626 miles
  • 2023 – 112,347 miles
  • 2022 – 104,991 miles
  • 2021 – 99,909 miles
  • 2019 – 95,926 miles
  • 2017 – 69,159 miles
  • 2016 – 49,640 miles
  • 2015 – 40,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,430 miles
    Test number
    433601173765
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail122,425 miles (+4,799)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,425 miles
    Test number
    787928574218
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,626 miles (+5,279)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    117,626 miles
    Test number
    563929032698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,347 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    112,347 miles
    Test number
    543833706845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    629251181663
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  6. Fail104,991 miles (+5,082)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,991 miles
    Test number
    749837483030
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  7. Pass99,909 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    99,909 miles
    Test number
    368869569352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,853 miles (+3,927)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,853 miles
    Test number
    963506024261
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp adjuster internal not working on OSF only. (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,926 miles (+12,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    234338047419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    355881429766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,112 miles (+13,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,112 miles
    Test number
    164005179542
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass69,159 miles (+19,519)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    785662350864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,640 miles (+9,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    699705019590
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components fitted in engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components fitted underneath

  14. Pass40,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,241 miles
    Test number
    984973021180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K20 OBA

Does K20 OBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K20 OBA is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K20 OBA?
The MOT on K20 OBA is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K20 OBA done?
K20 OBA was recorded at 122,430 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 7,590 miles a year.
Has K20 OBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K20 OBA has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K20 OBA 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 K20 OBA find?
K20 OBA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front nail in tyre, and 1 more.

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