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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,993 cc

K30 SWCMOT history

K30 SWC is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 16 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 107,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
107,701 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 SWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 SWC was last recorded at 107,701 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,650 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,701 miles
  • 2024 – 107,650 miles
  • 2023 – 107,208 miles
  • 2022 – 106,861 miles
  • 2021 – 106,544 miles
  • 2020 – 106,247 miles
  • 2019 – 103,909 miles
  • 2018 – 101,599 miles
  • 2017 – 99,500 miles
  • 2016 – 93,051 miles
  • 2015 – 85,936 miles
  • 2014 – 81,586 miles
  • 2013 – 75,380 miles
  • 2012 – 71,344 miles
  • 2011 – 67,500 miles
  • 2010 – 60,289 miles
  • 2009 – 43,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,701 miles
  • AdvisoryNot all testable items visible

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.

  • Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,701 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    107,701 miles
    Test number
    771778868076
    • AdvisoryNot all testable items visible
  2. Pass107,650 miles (+442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,650 miles
    Test number
    955468377709
    • AdvisoryFront or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible
  3. Pass107,208 miles (+347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,208 miles
    Test number
    834742042000
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOSF Seat belt, slow to retract.
    • AdvisoryParking brake, OS, reduced performance.
  4. Pass106,861 miles (+317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,861 miles
    Test number
    987983809045
    • AdvisoryFront or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible
  5. Pass106,544 miles (+297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,544 miles
    Test number
    884441375860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass106,247 miles (+2,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,247 miles
    Test number
    935174801880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,909 miles (+2,310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,909 miles
    Test number
    560986496917
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass101,599 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,599 miles
    Test number
    146940474751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,500 miles (+6,449)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    689606694246
    • AdvisoryParking brake eff. only just met
  10. Pass93,051 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    613567245126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    148718135082
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail85,936 miles (+4,350)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,936 miles
    Test number
    156618435427
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass81,586 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    198379254433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,380 miles (+4,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,380 miles
    Test number
    169378553078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass71,344 miles (+3,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,344 miles
    Test number
    889459742004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass67,500 miles (+7,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,500 miles
    Test number
    829597751089
    • 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)
  17. Pass60,289 miles (+16,655)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,289 miles
    Test number
    601475820041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    173686319006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 SWC

Does K30 SWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 SWC is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K30 SWC?
The MOT on K30 SWC is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 SWC done?
K30 SWC was recorded at 107,701 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has K30 SWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 SWC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on K30 SWC 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 SWC find?
K30 SWC passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: not all testable items visible.

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