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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

K25 KNYMOT history

K25 KNY is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 162,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
162,524 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K25 KNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K25 KNY was last recorded at 162,524 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,522 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,524 miles
  • 2025 – 154,775 miles
  • 2024 – 147,786 miles
  • 2023 – 135,632 miles
  • 2022 – 123,850 miles
  • 2021 – 110,194 miles
  • 2020 – 109,105 miles
  • 2019 – 101,638 miles
  • 2018 – 96,191 miles
  • 2017 – 85,770 miles
  • 2016 – 73,906 miles
  • 2015 – 51,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,524 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,524 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    162,524 miles
    Test number
    797500393621
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail162,522 miles (+7,747)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,522 miles
    Test number
    280749281577
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass154,775 miles (+6,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,775 miles
    Test number
    590303445270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass147,786 miles (+12,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    147,786 miles
    Test number
    682281129618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,632 miles (+11,782)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    135,632 miles
    Test number
    225978885666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,850 miles (+13,656)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    578519560024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,194 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,194 miles
    Test number
    202647795167
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
  8. Fail110,186 miles (+1,081)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    552237212827
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUSIDE EDGE. WOULD RECCOMEND CHECKING WHEEL ALIGNMENT. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE.
  9. Pass109,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    904926924902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,105 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    842701586999
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail109,105 miles (+7,467)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,105 miles
    Test number
    774465165371
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass101,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    801705223105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,638 miles (+5,447)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,638 miles
    Test number
    225697356382
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass96,191 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    96,191 miles
    Test number
    426454588448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,812 miles (+10,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,812 miles
    Test number
    670179827511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass85,770 miles (+11,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,770 miles
    Test number
    734424969198
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not tested due to seats folded down
  17. Pass73,906 miles (+22,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,906 miles
    Test number
    209783637962
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing close to limit
  18. Pass51,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,652 miles
    Test number
    925239565033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K25 KNY

Does K25 KNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 KNY is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K25 KNY?
The MOT on K25 KNY is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K25 KNY done?
K25 KNY was recorded at 162,524 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 9,693 miles a year.
Has K25 KNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K25 KNY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K25 KNY 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 K25 KNY find?
K25 KNY passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated forward arm; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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