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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,993 cc

K44 RWJMOT history

K44 RWJ is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2026
Mileage
146,599 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 RWJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 RWJ was last recorded at 146,599 miles on 1 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2025: 146,599 miles, lower than 153,500 miles on 8 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,500 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Average per year
6,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,599 miles
  • 2024 – 153,500 miles
  • 2023 – 146,729 miles
  • 2022 – 146,265 miles
  • 2021 – 144,786 miles
  • 2020 – 144,761 miles
  • 2017 – 142,863 miles
  • 2016 – 132,450 miles
  • 2015 – 112,180 miles
  • 2014 – 95,248 miles
  • 2012 – 86,020 miles
  • 2011 – 78,085 miles
  • 2010 – 73,470 miles
  • 2009 – 62,614 miles
  • 2008 – 53,229 miles
  • 2007 – 43,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,599 miles
  • AdvisoryBonnet catch lever - stiff operation
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive below engine/intercooler areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak below gearbox - not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at differential - not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp unit - condensated
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to wear indicator bands - (above 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch has been partially repaired (secure & no sharp edges)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp unit - missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,599 miles (-6,901)19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,599 miles
    Test number
    380742052892
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch lever - stiff operation
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive below engine/intercooler areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak below gearbox - not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak at differential - not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp unit - condensated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing close to wear indicator bands - (above 1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch has been partially repaired (secure & no sharp edges)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foglamp unit - missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass153,500 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,500 miles
    Test number
    945167123785
    • AdvisoryNSR light dull
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail153,478 miles (+6,749)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,478 miles
    Test number
    280448415019
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner and out sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass146,729 miles (+197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,729 miles
    Test number
    199248741210
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail146,532 miles (+267)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,532 miles
    Test number
    345113027561
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass146,265 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,265 miles
    Test number
    735044865921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass144,786 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,786 miles
    Test number
    390931587849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass144,761 miles (+1,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,761 miles
    Test number
    623887638603
    • AdvisoryHEAT SHELD INSECURE AT BACK BOX
  9. Pass142,863 miles (+10,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,863 miles
    Test number
    519496255608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass132,450 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,450 miles
    Test number
    463742003591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Fail132,426 miles (+20,246)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,426 miles
    Test number
    382618257916
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Pass112,180 miles (+16,932)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    449084485101
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass95,248 miles (+9,228)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,248 miles
    Test number
    686256404054
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has cut in sidewall
  14. Pass86,020 miles (+7,935)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    86,020 miles
    Test number
    485528342315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges
  15. Pass78,085 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    985732061221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,470 miles (+10,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    701175750311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass62,614 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    834062239360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    391786748353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,229 miles (+10,138)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,229 miles
    Test number
    811526748349
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  20. Pass43,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    382812267395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 RWJ

Does K44 RWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K44 RWJ expired on 7 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K44 RWJ?
The MOT on K44 RWJ expired on 7 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K44 RWJ done?
K44 RWJ was recorded at 146,599 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2025, an average of 6,027 miles a year.
Has K44 RWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 RWJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on K44 RWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K44 RWJ find?
K44 RWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2025 with 19 advisories: bonnet catch lever - stiff operation; central front oil leak, but not excessive below engine/intercooler areas; central oil leak, but not excessive oil leak below gearbox - not excessive, and 16 more.

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