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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

K30 DUXMOT history

K30 DUX is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

K30 DUX grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,801 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 DUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 DUX was last recorded at 168,801 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 3,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2009: 28,549 miles, lower than 48,548 miles on 3 Mar 2009.
  • 25 Jan 2025: 165,034 miles, lower than 262,183 miles on 25 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,034 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,767 miles
Average per year
7,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,801 miles
  • 2025 – 165,034 miles
  • 2024 – 262,183 miles
  • 2022 – 159,540 miles
  • 2021 – 155,095 miles
  • 2020 – 150,007 miles
  • 2019 – 140,818 miles
  • 2018 – 135,204 miles
  • 2017 – 124,905 miles
  • 2016 – 124,881 miles
  • 2015 – 109,955 miles
  • 2014 – 100,800 miles
  • 2013 – 91,793 miles
  • 2012 – 82,165 miles
  • 2011 – 71,148 miles
  • 2010 – 48,049 miles
  • 2009 – 29,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,801 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,801 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,801 miles
    Test number
    929608503990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,034 miles (-97,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    165,034 miles
    Test number
    628272797877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass262,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    262,183 miles
    Test number
    217678032152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail262,183 miles (+102,643)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,183 miles
    Test number
    626885669604
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass159,540 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,540 miles
    Test number
    651315135183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,095 miles
    Test number
    836030387446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,095 miles (+5,088)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,095 miles
    Test number
    402111259896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass150,007 miles (+9,189)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    150,007 miles
    Test number
    925175402315
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Pass140,818 miles (+5,614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,818 miles
    Test number
    834398556173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,204 miles (+10,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,204 miles
    Test number
    879317016505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass124,905 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,905 miles
    Test number
    742956309849
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass124,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,881 miles
    Test number
    225850228574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,881 miles (+14,926)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,881 miles
    Test number
    260821144581
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass109,955 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,955 miles
    Test number
    877940855186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail109,953 miles (+9,153)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,953 miles
    Test number
    985219845182
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass100,800 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    216621174415
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted in offside rear seat

  17. Fail100,800 miles (+9,007)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    589801574144
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteChild seat fitted in offside rear seat

  18. Fail91,793 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    327720773170
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to inner and outer sills
    • NoteNsr tyre has cuts to side walls

  19. Pass91,793 miles (+14)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    735570673131
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion to inner and outer sills
    • NoteNsr tyre has cuts to side walls

  20. Fail91,779 miles (+197)1 failure1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,779 miles
    Test number
    265628063457
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteContinental style registration plates fitted but clear to read
    • NoteNsf foglight inop
    • NoteSlight cuts to nsr tyrewall
    • NoteSurface corrosion ti underside of sills minor / damage to sills and lifting blocks misssing

  21. Fail91,582 miles (+9,417)2 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,582 miles
    Test number
    288368753194
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteContinental style registration plates fitted but clear to read
    • NoteNsf foglight inop
    • NoteSlight cuts to nsr tyrewall
    • NoteSurface corrosion ti underside of sills minor / damage to sills and lifting blocks misssing

  22. Pass82,165 miles (+11,017)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,165 miles
    Test number
    275021562455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass71,148 miles (+23,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    206281261442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt catch slightly sticky,but does function

  24. Pass48,049 miles (+18,095)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    343414700123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,954 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    903549489090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,549 miles (-19,999)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,549 miles
    Test number
    420164469037
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail48,548 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    194102269040
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K30 DUX

Does K30 DUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 DUX is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 DUX?
The MOT on K30 DUX is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 DUX done?
K30 DUX was recorded at 168,801 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,122 miles a year.
Has K30 DUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 DUX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K30 DUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 DUX find?
K30 DUX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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