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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 2,979 cc

K30 BMTMOT history

K30 BMT is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 30 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,923 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 BMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 BMT was last recorded at 90,923 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,770 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,923 miles
  • 2025 – 83,611 miles
  • 2024 – 78,191 miles
  • 2023 – 72,169 miles
  • 2022 – 68,149 miles
  • 2021 – 63,062 miles
  • 2020 – 59,966 miles
  • 2014 – 59,911 miles
  • 2013 – 56,665 miles
  • 2012 – 50,803 miles
  • 2011 – 46,703 miles
  • 2010 – 42,343 miles
  • 2009 – 39,628 miles
  • 2008 – 33,009 miles
  • 2007 – 24,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,923 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,923 miles (+153)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,923 miles
    Test number
    366003053738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,770 miles (+7,159)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    436981437368
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,611 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    631103070078
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail83,611 miles (+5,420)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    863934466465
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass78,191 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,191 miles
    Test number
    824569412500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    151399641753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail72,169 miles (+4,020)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    430059926107
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,149 miles (+5,087)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,149 miles
    Test number
    119023099749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass63,062 miles (+53)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,062 miles
    Test number
    825099678082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail63,009 miles (+3,043)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,009 miles
    Test number
    553106478078
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    987826477646
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail59,966 miles (+55)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,966 miles
    Test number
    132616948239
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,911 miles (+3,246)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    59,911 miles
    Test number
    836669944012
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sidewalls perishing on both front tyres

  14. Pass56,665 miles (+5,862)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    808890463080
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront brake pads are low on the inside

  15. Pass50,803 miles (+4,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,803 miles
    Test number
    767265432068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass46,703 miles (+4,360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,703 miles
    Test number
    907016431049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    520267350077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,343 miles (+2,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,343 miles
    Test number
    944436750077
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass39,628 miles (+6,619)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,628 miles
    Test number
    473111859294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,009 miles (+8,638)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,009 miles
    Test number
    514067548251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir suspension fitted on rear.slight wear evident o/s/r lower.

  21. Pass24,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    552970857211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,371 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,371 miles
    Test number
    473580157220
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K30 BMT

Does K30 BMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 BMT is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 BMT?
The MOT on K30 BMT is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 BMT done?
K30 BMT was recorded at 90,923 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has K30 BMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 BMT has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 BMT 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 K30 BMT find?
K30 BMT passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 7 more.

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