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BMW 525

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

K30 BTAMOT history

K30 BTA is a silver diesel BMW 525 first used on 8 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 169,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
169,970 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 BTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 BTA was last recorded at 169,970 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 12,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,898 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,072 miles
Average per year
8,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,970 miles
  • 2025 – 157,898 miles
  • 2024 – 144,298 miles
  • 2023 – 130,846 miles
  • 2022 – 126,393 miles
  • 2021 – 119,416 miles
  • 2020 – 113,974 miles
  • 2019 – 107,566 miles
  • 2018 – 101,273 miles
  • 2017 – 94,242 miles
  • 2016 – 83,818 miles
  • 2015 – 75,320 miles
  • 2014 – 73,576 miles
  • 2013 – 69,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,970 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,970 miles (+12,072)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    169,970 miles
    Test number
    390864683038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,898 miles (+13,600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    157,898 miles
    Test number
    376060554282
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass144,298 miles (+13,452)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,298 miles
    Test number
    779363472831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,846 miles (+4,453)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,846 miles
    Test number
    723035967606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,393 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,393 miles
    Test number
    586961179082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,416 miles (+5,442)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,416 miles
    Test number
    169991680445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,974 miles (+6,408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,974 miles
    Test number
    611186624931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,566 miles (+6,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,566 miles
    Test number
    251326586866
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass101,273 miles (+7,031)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,273 miles
    Test number
    806607474707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,242 miles (+10,424)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,242 miles
    Test number
    872506685872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,818 miles (+8,498)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,818 miles
    Test number
    160102737870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,320 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,320 miles
    Test number
    707191465196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,576 miles (+69)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,576 miles
    Test number
    657688684231
    • NoteEngine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteVery slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear ball joints
  14. Fail73,507 miles (+3,795)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,507 miles
    Test number
    518096384260
    • DangerousNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteVery slight play in both front lower suspension arm rear ball joints
  15. Pass69,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    69,712 miles
    Test number
    998861903326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 BTA

Does K30 BTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 BTA is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 BTA?
The MOT on K30 BTA is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 BTA done?
K30 BTA was recorded at 169,970 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 8,029 miles a year.
Has K30 BTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 BTA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on K30 BTA 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 BTA find?
K30 BTA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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