BMW 530
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc
K44 ULSMOT history
K44 ULS is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 19 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 144,653 mi
- At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,403 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K44 ULS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,979 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K44 ULS was last recorded at 144,653 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 5,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,102 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,551 miles
- Average per year
- 5,403 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,653 miles
- 2025 – 139,102 miles
- 2024 – 135,641 miles
- 2023 – 132,188 miles
- 2022 – 125,354 miles
- 2021 – 116,904 miles
- 2019 – 108,676 miles
- 2017 – 100,739 miles
- 2016 – 93,075 miles
- 2015 – 86,611 miles
- 2014 – 82,894 miles
- 2013 – 74,838 miles
- 2012 – 67,942 miles
- 2011 – 61,779 miles
- 2010 – 56,815 miles
- 2009 – 50,424 miles
- 2008 – 46,604 miles
- 2007 – 40,036 miles
- 2006 – 34,458 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,653 miles
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N-S-F & O-S-F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N-S-F & O-S-F (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,653 miles (+5,551)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 144,653 miles
- Test number
- 826575630839
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N-S-F & O-S-F (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N-S-F & O-S-F (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,102 miles (+3,461)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 139,102 miles
- Test number
- 313998994919
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass135,641 miles (+3,453)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 135,641 miles
- Test number
- 146042578997
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated OSF-NSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OSF-NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both OSR-NSR Jacking area corroded
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass132,188 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 132,188 miles
- Test number
- 518088746012
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both (Offside & Nearside) vehicle jacking area corroded / deteriorated
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail132,188 miles (+6,834)1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,188 miles
- Test number
- 256720270834
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (Offside & Nearside) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both (Offside & Nearside) vehicle jacking area corroded / deteriorated
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass125,354 miles (+8,450)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 125,354 miles
- Test number
- 870139917096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,904 miles (+8,228)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 116,904 miles
- Test number
- 403748190927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,676 miles (+7,937)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 108,676 miles
- Test number
- 786412533184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,739 miles (+7,664)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 100,739 miles
- Test number
- 594764334403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,075 miles (+6,464)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 93,075 miles
- Test number
- 769812216729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,611 miles (+3,717)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 86,611 miles
- Test number
- 173270012584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,894 miles (+8,056)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 82,894 miles
- Test number
- 155960214326
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSmall chips in windscreen
Pass74,838 miles (+6,896)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 74,838 miles
- Test number
- 376888893426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,942 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 67,942 miles
- Test number
- 756063092220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,942 miles (+6,163)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,942 miles
- Test number
- 968613592247
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail61,779 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,779 miles
- Test number
- 775058191281
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass61,779 miles (+4,964)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 61,779 miles
- Test number
- 957048391240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,815 miles (+6,391)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 56,815 miles
- Test number
- 594030900312
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges and cracking on inner walls
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres starting to wear on edges
Pass50,424 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 50,424 miles
- Test number
- 820265129292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail50,396 miles (+3,792)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,396 miles
- Test number
- 250614529202
- FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,604 miles (+6,568)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 46,604 miles
- Test number
- 812911438210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,036 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2008
- Odometer
- 40,036 miles
- Test number
- 991250557146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,988 miles (+5,530)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,988 miles
- Test number
- 783494147166
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass34,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 34,458 miles
- Test number
- 943605846164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K44 ULS
- Does K44 ULS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 ULS is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K44 ULS?
- The MOT on K44 ULS is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K44 ULS done?
- K44 ULS was recorded at 144,653 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,403 miles a year.
- Has K44 ULS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K44 ULS has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on K44 ULS 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 ULS find?
- K44 ULS passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n-s-f & o-s-f; front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n-s-f & o-s-f; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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