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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

K21 ALFMOT history

K21 ALF is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 26 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,429 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 ALF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 ALF was last recorded at 101,429 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 12,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,632 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,797 miles
Average per year
7,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,429 miles
  • 2025 – 88,632 miles
  • 2024 – 77,030 miles
  • 2023 – 68,572 miles
  • 2022 – 60,476 miles
  • 2021 – 55,940 miles
  • 2020 – 49,271 miles
  • 2019 – 39,582 miles
  • 2018 – 28,406 miles
  • 2017 – 24,967 miles
  • 2016 – 20,093 miles
  • 2015 – 15,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,429 miles (+12,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,429 miles
    Test number
    493661974069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass88,632 miles (+11,602)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,632 miles
    Test number
    638671233032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,030 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    306058758022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,572 miles (+8,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    267565009479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    198568551493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,476 miles (+4,536)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,476 miles
    Test number
    743240469423
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass55,940 miles (+6,669)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    244034142150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,271 miles (+9,689)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    563771526927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    787508438798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,582 miles (+11,176)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    555373774215
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected Air bellow carcass frayed and bulged (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  11. Pass28,406 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,406 miles
    Test number
    236773570918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,967 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,967 miles
    Test number
    613993652936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,093 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    20,093 miles
    Test number
    340737531081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,741 miles (+3,128)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    18,741 miles
    Test number
    976394957182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    397698045119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 ALF

Does K21 ALF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 ALF is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 ALF?
The MOT on K21 ALF is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 ALF done?
K21 ALF was recorded at 101,429 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 7,784 miles a year.
Has K21 ALF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 ALF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on K21 ALF 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 K21 ALF find?
K21 ALF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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