
BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc
K40 MKEMOT history
K40 MKE is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 16 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 142,236 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,465 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 MKE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 MKE was last recorded at 142,236 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,234 miles · 28 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,465 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 142,236 miles
- 2024 – 142,234 miles
- 2023 – 142,218 miles
- 2022 – 142,150 miles
- 2021 – 142,149 miles
- 2020 – 141,096 miles
- 2019 – 134,161 miles
- 2018 – 127,066 miles
- 2017 – 121,181 miles
- 2016 – 108,425 miles
- 2014 – 101,779 miles
- 2013 – 96,036 miles
- 2012 – 84,190 miles
- 2011 – 75,980 miles
- 2010 – 69,179 miles
- 2008 – 55,283 miles
- 2007 – 44,896 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs to sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,236 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 142,236 miles
- Test number
- 234222452671
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs to sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail142,234 miles1 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,234 miles
- Test number
- 340418870760
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs to sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail142,234 miles (+16)9 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,234 miles
- Test number
- 426643748877
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail142,218 miles (+68)6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,218 miles
- Test number
- 622489229004
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass142,150 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 142,150 miles
- Test number
- 101479004334
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,149 miles (+1,053)4 dangerous10 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,149 miles
- Test number
- 830814296779
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose stud loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle spring has rubbed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass141,096 miles (+6,935)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 141,096 miles
- Test number
- 618668673124
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryChip on windscreen zone b
Pass134,161 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 134,161 miles
- Test number
- 606288221850
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail134,160 miles (+7,094)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,160 miles
- Test number
- 153060613160
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp bracket broken but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp bracket broken but secure
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass127,066 miles (+5,885)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 127,066 miles
- Test number
- 123308030639
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,181 miles (+5,151)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 121,181 miles
- Test number
- 473267742590
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass116,030 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 116,030 miles
- Test number
- 809263948696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail116,030 miles (+7,605)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,030 miles
- Test number
- 193561605277
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass108,425 miles (+6,646)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 108,425 miles
- Test number
- 685915374811
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,779 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 101,779 miles
- Test number
- 778737334353
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r outer cv boot slightly seeping
Fail101,779 miles (+5,743)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,779 miles
- Test number
- 375956534339
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteO/s/r outer cv boot slightly seeping
Pass96,036 miles (+9)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 96,036 miles
- Test number
- 898826323368
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail96,027 miles (+4,573)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,027 miles
- Test number
- 395125123379
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass91,454 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 91,454 miles
- Test number
- 289565773163
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise oil leak from gearbox??
Fail91,454 miles (+7,264)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,454 miles
- Test number
- 549255773142
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAdvise oil leak from gearbox??
Pass84,190 miles (+8,210)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 84,190 miles
- Test number
- 809705242162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,980 miles (+6,801)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 75,980 miles
- Test number
- 866961951140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,179 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,179 miles
- Test number
- 532228340146
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail69,179 miles (+13,896)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,179 miles
- Test number
- 822538040176
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,283 miles (+10,387)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 55,283 miles
- Test number
- 402345548469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,896 miles (+1,510)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 44,896 miles
- Test number
- 803444347391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,386 miles (+3,696)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 43,386 miles
- Test number
- 342615267156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,690 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 39,690 miles
- Test number
- 274394127014
- NoteFront brakes low.
- NoteFront tyres low, o/s bald on outer edge.
Questions about K40 MKE
- Does K40 MKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K40 MKE is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on K40 MKE?
- The MOT on K40 MKE is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K40 MKE done?
- K40 MKE was recorded at 142,236 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,465 miles a year.
- Has K40 MKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 MKE has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on K40 MKE 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 K40 MKE find?
- K40 MKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, and 4 more.
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