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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

K29 GULMOT history

K29 GUL is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 11 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
199,306 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 GUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 GUL was last recorded at 199,306 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 12,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,508 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,798 miles
Average per year
13,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,306 miles
  • 2024 – 186,508 miles
  • 2023 – 175,913 miles
  • 2022 – 159,988 miles
  • 2021 – 147,820 miles
  • 2020 – 136,600 miles
  • 2019 – 120,979 miles
  • 2018 – 103,705 miles
  • 2017 – 86,584 miles
  • 2016 – 74,226 miles
  • 2015 – 54,241 miles
  • 2014 – 45,244 miles
  • 2013 – 33,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,306 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,306 miles (+12,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    199,306 miles
    Test number
    966620813179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass186,508 miles (+13)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,508 miles
    Test number
    632445933434
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail186,495 miles (+10,582)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,495 miles
    Test number
    617158511746
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass175,913 miles (+15,925)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,913 miles
    Test number
    954663018495
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass159,988 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,988 miles
    Test number
    760666768293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail159,961 miles (+12,141)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,961 miles
    Test number
    874879878530
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  7. Pass147,820 miles (+11,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,820 miles
    Test number
    424499920487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass136,600 miles (+15,621)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    136,600 miles
    Test number
    768314656453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,979 miles (+17,274)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,979 miles
    Test number
    538711101900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    133667769242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail103,705 miles (+17,121)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,705 miles
    Test number
    912489617584
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass86,584 miles (+12,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,584 miles
    Test number
    677394653213
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass74,226 miles (+7,740)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,226 miles
    Test number
    280126866250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    688945863995
    • AdvisoryAll tyres close to limit
  15. Fail66,486 miles (+12,245)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    775283823555
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres close to limit
  16. Pass54,241 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    855231785189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,215 miles (+8,971)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,215 miles
    Test number
    295122835108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,244 miles (+12,113)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    45,244 miles
    Test number
    969607904187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,131 miles
    Test number
    585244213101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 GUL

Does K29 GUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 GUL is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K29 GUL?
The MOT on K29 GUL is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 GUL done?
K29 GUL was recorded at 199,306 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 13,155 miles a year.
Has K29 GUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 GUL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on K29 GUL 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 K29 GUL find?
K29 GUL passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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