BMW 530
Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc
K50 KTWMOT history
K50 KTW is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 224,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 224,511 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,042 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K50 KTW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 20 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K50 KTW was last recorded at 224,511 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 5,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 219,218 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,293 miles
- Average per year
- 15,042 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 224,511 miles
- 2025 – 219,218 miles
- 2024 – 211,725 miles
- 2023 – 197,547 miles
- 2022 – 180,018 miles
- 2021 – 165,205 miles
- 2020 – 155,932 miles
- 2019 – 137,641 miles
- 2018 – 118,530 miles
- 2017 – 101,718 miles
- 2016 – 79,590 miles
- 2015 – 59,000 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,511 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker corroded as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker corroded as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 2 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,511 miles (+5,293)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 224,511 miles
- Test number
- 222267823453
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker corroded as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker corroded as well (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Pass219,218 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 219,218 miles
- Test number
- 629571133492
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail219,218 miles (+7,493)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,218 miles
- Test number
- 477086561334
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on outer tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass211,725 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 211,725 miles
- Test number
- 746492233172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 78%worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail211,725 miles (+14,178)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,725 miles
- Test number
- 345342052428
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3mm 78%worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass197,547 miles (+17,529)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 197,547 miles
- Test number
- 975753167387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,018 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 180,018 miles
- Test number
- 516418107687
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail180,018 miles (+14,813)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,018 miles
- Test number
- 883493821600
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass165,205 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 165,205 miles
- Test number
- 311981215708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail165,205 miles (+9,273)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,205 miles
- Test number
- 959055465905
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass155,932 miles (+18,291)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 155,932 miles
- Test number
- 318569496889
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,641 miles (+19,111)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 137,641 miles
- Test number
- 113062222533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,530 miles (+16,812)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 118,530 miles
- Test number
- 290433500495
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass101,718 miles (+22,128)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,718 miles
- Test number
- 923014367669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear arm slight lift (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,590 miles (+20,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 79,590 miles
- Test number
- 920561811078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx 78% worn (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,000 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 59,000 miles
- Test number
- 195811365016
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about K50 KTW
- Does K50 KTW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 KTW is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K50 KTW?
- The MOT on K50 KTW is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K50 KTW done?
- K50 KTW was recorded at 224,511 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 15,042 miles a year.
- Has K50 KTW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K50 KTW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on K50 KTW 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 KTW find?
- K50 KTW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker corroded as well; offside rear suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker corroded as well, and 1 more.
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