
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass146,265 miles (+1,479)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 146,265 miles
- Test number
- 735044865921
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Pass78,085 miles (+4,615)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 78,085 miles
- Test number
- 985732061221
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass62,614 miles (+9,385)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 62,614 miles
- Test number
- 834062239360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,229 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 53,229 miles
- Test number
- 391786748353
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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