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BMW 530

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,979 cc

K50 DRMMOT history

K50 DRM is a blue petrol BMW 530 first used on 13 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,853 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 DRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 DRM was last recorded at 146,853 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,819 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,853 miles
  • 2025 – 140,982 miles
  • 2024 – 135,141 miles
  • 2023 – 129,321 miles
  • 2022 – 124,189 miles
  • 2021 – 117,255 miles
  • 2020 – 113,842 miles
  • 2019 – 108,841 miles
  • 2018 – 101,369 miles
  • 2017 – 98,035 miles
  • 2016 – 92,573 miles
  • 2015 – 87,359 miles
  • 2014 – 82,286 miles
  • 2013 – 77,848 miles
  • 2012 – 71,808 miles
  • 2011 – 66,263 miles
  • 2010 – 59,970 miles
  • 2009 – 54,202 miles
  • 2008 – 50,581 miles
  • 2007 – 45,150 miles
  • 2006 – 39,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,853 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,853 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,853 miles
    Test number
    173236158758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail146,819 miles (+5,837)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,819 miles
    Test number
    701872093045
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,982 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    731975187974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail140,982 miles (+5,841)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    891063344598
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,141 miles (+5,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,141 miles
    Test number
    242671103747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,321 miles (+5,132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    129,321 miles
    Test number
    191745777921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,189 miles (+6,934)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,189 miles
    Test number
    225140211530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  8. Pass117,255 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    495406284699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,250 miles (+3,408)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,250 miles
    Test number
    682642943514
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass113,842 miles (+5,001)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,842 miles
    Test number
    907926843291
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,841 miles (+7,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    108,841 miles
    Test number
    467214086804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass101,369 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,369 miles
    Test number
    828320580453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,035 miles (+5,462)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,035 miles
    Test number
    119670566429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,573 miles (+5,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,573 miles
    Test number
    811679900818
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor efficiency

  15. Pass87,359 miles (+5,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,359 miles
    Test number
    245728795403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass82,286 miles (+4,438)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    765654904233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass77,848 miles (+6,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    578226653288
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass71,808 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,808 miles
    Test number
    346924662473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,263 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,263 miles
    Test number
    348233061271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,970 miles (+5,768)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    59,970 miles
    Test number
    971053060250
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront washer jets poor operation

  21. Pass54,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    601952559280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,202 miles (+3,621)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,202 miles
    Test number
    783832459212
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass50,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    102376768251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,581 miles (+5,431)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    281336668281
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass45,150 miles (+5,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,150 miles
    Test number
    370363967497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass39,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,896 miles
    Test number
    373187646469
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Questions about K50 DRM

Does K50 DRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 DRM is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 DRM?
The MOT on K50 DRM is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 DRM done?
K50 DRM was recorded at 146,853 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 5,382 miles a year.
Has K50 DRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 DRM has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K50 DRM 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 K50 DRM find?
K50 DRM passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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