BMW 530
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
K40 MRCMOT history
K40 MRC is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 10 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,054 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 110,054 mi
- At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K40 MRC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 10 Sept 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K40 MRC was last recorded at 110,054 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 108,888 miles · 8 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,166 miles
- Average per year
- 3,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 110,054 miles
- 2023 – 108,888 miles
- 2022 – 106,492 miles
- 2021 – 104,350 miles
- 2020 – 101,892 miles
- 2019 – 101,333 miles
- 2018 – 100,220 miles
- 2017 – 98,369 miles
- 2016 – 96,269 miles
- 2015 – 94,039 miles
- 2014 – 91,053 miles
- 2013 – 89,801 miles
- 2012 – 89,798 miles
- 2011 – 85,033 miles
- 2010 – 84,414 miles
- 2009 – 81,412 miles
- 2008 – 77,941 miles
- 2007 – 63,388 miles
- 2006 – 54,296 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,054 miles
- AdvisoryO/side front tyre bald on inner edge and very close to cord
- AdvisoryPlay in rear droplinks
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes some corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,054 miles (+1,166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 110,054 miles
- Test number
- 960155965037
- AdvisoryO/side front tyre bald on inner edge and very close to cord
- AdvisoryPlay in rear droplinks
Pass108,888 miles (+2,396)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 108,888 miles
- Test number
- 223367242522
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on inner edges
- AdvisoryFront numberplate needs changing soon
- AdvisoryO/side front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear tyres also cracking and perrishing
Pass106,492 miles (+2,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 106,492 miles
- Test number
- 637274881170
- AdvisoryN/side rear tyre bald on inner edge
Pass104,350 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 104,350 miles
- Test number
- 149614335187
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail104,350 miles (+2,458)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,350 miles
- Test number
- 669045663883
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tca (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,892 miles (+559)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 101,892 miles
- Test number
- 367385551580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 101,333 miles
- Test number
- 452294750299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,333 miles (+1,113)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,333 miles
- Test number
- 208479142542
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass100,220 miles (+1,851)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 100,220 miles
- Test number
- 453402224677
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
Pass98,369 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 98,369 miles
- Test number
- 260129150709
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail98,369 miles (+2,100)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,369 miles
- Test number
- 367275375298
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass96,269 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 96,269 miles
- Test number
- 158274115558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,269 miles (+2,230)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,269 miles
- Test number
- 301609138454
- FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass94,039 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 94,039 miles
- Test number
- 278479065172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,039 miles (+2,986)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,039 miles
- Test number
- 955137865160
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass91,053 miles (+1,252)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,053 miles
- Test number
- 166052184126
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on inside sidewall,wearing on inside edge.
Pass89,801 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 89,801 miles
- Test number
- 359221293165
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre brake light not conected
Fail89,801 miles (+3)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,801 miles
- Test number
- 747119083127
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,798 miles (+4,765)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 89,798 miles
- Test number
- 818879452024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHigh line brake light not working unable to see if it conected
- NoteWasher bottle leaking
Pass85,033 miles (+619)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 85,033 miles
- Test number
- 985529051079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,414 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 84,414 miles
- Test number
- 764469350280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,402 miles (+2,990)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,402 miles
- Test number
- 300208250248
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass81,412 miles (+14)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 81,412 miles
- Test number
- 870021169215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake pads worn
Fail81,398 miles (+3,457)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 970033459202
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front 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)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear brake pads worn
Pass77,941 miles (+14,553)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 77,941 miles
- Test number
- 764986558219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,388 miles (+9,092)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 63,388 miles
- Test number
- 301921957298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,296 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,296 miles
- Test number
- 973104336253
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about K40 MRC
- Does K40 MRC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K40 MRC expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K40 MRC?
- The MOT on K40 MRC expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K40 MRC done?
- K40 MRC was recorded at 110,054 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 3,107 miles a year.
- Has K40 MRC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K40 MRC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on K40 MRC 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 MRC find?
- K40 MRC passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: o/side front tyre bald on inner edge and very close to cord; play in rear droplinks.
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