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BMW 535

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K30 RLEMOT history

K30 RLE is a blue diesel BMW 535 first used on 19 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 155,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

K30 RLE blue 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
155,995 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 RLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 RLE was last recorded at 155,995 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,045 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
5,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,995 miles
  • 2025 – 155,045 miles
  • 2024 – 154,651 miles
  • 2023 – 153,998 miles
  • 2021 – 153,750 miles
  • 2020 – 151,357 miles
  • 2019 – 148,949 miles
  • 2018 – 146,527 miles
  • 2017 – 141,882 miles
  • 2016 – 139,978 miles
  • 2015 – 135,603 miles
  • 2014 – 130,100 miles
  • 2013 – 127,233 miles
  • 2012 – 107,500 miles
  • 2011 – 79,504 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,995 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,995 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    155,995 miles
    Test number
    733866154182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,045 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    155,045 miles
    Test number
    265282715846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass154,651 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    154,651 miles
    Test number
    951513022662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass153,998 miles (+248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,998 miles
    Test number
    855347674081
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,750 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,750 miles
    Test number
    995706436052
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,357 miles (+2,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    151,357 miles
    Test number
    709225254550
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,949 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,949 miles
    Test number
    427093476411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,527 miles
    Test number
    122796540558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,527 miles (+4,645)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,527 miles
    Test number
    625495401941
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass141,882 miles (+1,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    615580991486
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass139,978 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,978 miles
    Test number
    870852238898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,603 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,603 miles
    Test number
    842124668546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,100 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    130,100 miles
    Test number
    306127694246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,233 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,233 miles
    Test number
    366397493477
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail127,233 miles (+19,733)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,233 miles
    Test number
    395237393253
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass107,500 miles (+27,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,500 miles
    Test number
    265729542327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass79,504 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    79,504 miles
    Test number
    448808741318
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn outer edge

Questions about K30 RLE

Does K30 RLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 RLE is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 RLE?
The MOT on K30 RLE 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 RLE done?
K30 RLE was recorded at 155,995 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,374 miles a year.
Has K30 RLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 RLE has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on K30 RLE 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 RLE find?
K30 RLE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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