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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

K44 KBLMOT history

K44 KBL is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
153,931 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 KBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 KBL was last recorded at 153,931 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 4,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,416 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,515 miles
Average per year
9,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,931 miles
  • 2025 – 149,416 miles
  • 2024 – 145,794 miles
  • 2023 – 140,360 miles
  • 2022 – 134,563 miles
  • 2021 – 129,747 miles
  • 2020 – 123,935 miles
  • 2019 – 119,309 miles
  • 2018 – 115,241 miles
  • 2017 – 102,857 miles
  • 2016 – 87,852 miles
  • 2015 – 69,910 miles
  • 2014 – 52,891 miles
  • 2013 – 36,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,931 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,931 miles (+4,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    153,931 miles
    Test number
    923014675357
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass149,416 miles (+3,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,416 miles
    Test number
    254938751031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass145,794 miles (+5,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,794 miles
    Test number
    305235398266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone bottom ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,360 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,360 miles
    Test number
    854696379128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,360 miles (+5,797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,360 miles
    Test number
    651826112154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,563 miles (+4,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,563 miles
    Test number
    196851300421
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass129,747 miles (+5,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,747 miles
    Test number
    119180380627
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,935 miles (+4,626)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,935 miles
    Test number
    617189856032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,309 miles (+4,068)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,309 miles
    Test number
    146875667558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,241 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,241 miles
    Test number
    540758127090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,143 miles (+12,286)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,143 miles
    Test number
    728207801393
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,857 miles (+15,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,857 miles
    Test number
    341621757477
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  13. Pass87,852 miles (+17,942)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,852 miles
    Test number
    727607251487
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass69,910 miles (+17,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,910 miles
    Test number
    744469934709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass52,891 miles (+16,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,891 miles
    Test number
    456237764233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,051 miles
    Test number
    756096063279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K44 KBL

Does K44 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 KBL is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 KBL?
The MOT on K44 KBL is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 KBL done?
K44 KBL was recorded at 153,931 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 9,153 miles a year.
Has K44 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 KBL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K44 KBL 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 K44 KBL find?
K44 KBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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