BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,926 cc
K50 OWSMOT history
K50 OWS is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 150,050 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K50 OWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,926 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 8 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K50 OWS was last recorded at 150,050 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 15,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 134,807 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,243 miles
- Average per year
- 5,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,050 miles
- 2025 – 134,807 miles
- 2024 – 113,929 miles
- 2023 – 111,743 miles
- 2021 – 105,043 miles
- 2020 – 100,523 miles
- 2019 – 96,439 miles
- 2018 – 94,200 miles
- 2016 – 91,091 miles
- 2015 – 85,207 miles
- 2014 – 82,491 miles
- 2012 – 77,637 miles
- 2011 – 75,207 miles
- 2010 – 72,588 miles
- 2009 – 69,430 miles
- 2008 – 66,898 miles
- 2007 – 65,221 miles
- 2006 – 58,797 miles
- 2005 – 47,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,050 miles
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
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.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipes corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion around discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Fuel lines underside are corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion & are grooved
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,050 miles (+15,243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 150,050 miles
- Test number
- 203974165863
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass134,807 miles (+20,878)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 134,807 miles
- Test number
- 325049859913
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,929 miles (+2,186)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 113,929 miles
- Test number
- 680097552750
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass111,743 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 111,743 miles
- Test number
- 708164845090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail111,743 miles (+6,700)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,743 miles
- Test number
- 350883246209
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass105,043 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 105,043 miles
- Test number
- 250736816138
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heatshield insecure
Pass103,050 miles (+2,527)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 103,050 miles
- Test number
- 697087075379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 100,523 miles
- Test number
- 193020381456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,513 miles (+4,074)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,513 miles
- Test number
- 831861304699
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,439 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 96,439 miles
- Test number
- 574734344948
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion around discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel lines underside are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion & are grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,439 miles (+2,239)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,439 miles
- Test number
- 559389980172
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion around discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel lines underside are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre sidewall cracked
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs have light corrosion & are grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,200 miles (+3,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 94,200 miles
- Test number
- 281928077037
- AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm dust cover splitting
- AdvisoryRear Indicators fading
Pass91,091 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 91,091 miles
- Test number
- 160487030162
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,091 miles (+3,542)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,091 miles
- Test number
- 878628003406
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass87,549 miles (+2,342)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,549 miles
- Test number
- 585019607614
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on fuel pipes at rear
Pass85,207 miles (+2,716)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 85,207 miles
- Test number
- 218057705030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,491 miles (+4,854)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 82,491 miles
- Test number
- 127636514410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,637 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 77,637 miles
- Test number
- 835711322361
- 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)
Fail77,637 miles (+2,430)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,637 miles
- Test number
- 815031522353
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
Pass75,207 miles (+2,619)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,207 miles
- Test number
- 796093231336
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteInside edge of n/s/f tyre worn
- NoteInside edge of o/s/f tyre worn
Pass72,588 miles (+3,158)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 72,588 miles
- Test number
- 761577520387
- NoteSlight wear and inner brake disc corrosion on front brakes
Pass69,430 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 69,430 miles
- Test number
- 680718539368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,898 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 66,898 miles
- Test number
- 514238418387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,898 miles (+1,677)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,898 miles
- Test number
- 280488518305
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail65,221 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,221 miles
- Test number
- 422200137427
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,221 miles (+6,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 65,221 miles
- Test number
- 891010037359
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass58,797 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 58,797 miles
- Test number
- 613181646314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,753 miles (+11,460)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,753 miles
- Test number
- 972319236312
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
- NoteBoth rear tyres on 4mm
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSlight lift in nearside rear drop link
Pass47,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 47,293 miles
- Test number
- 643653135341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K50 OWS
- Does K50 OWS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 OWS is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K50 OWS?
- The MOT on K50 OWS is valid until 24 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 OWS done?
- K50 OWS was recorded at 150,050 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
- Has K50 OWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K50 OWS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on K50 OWS 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 OWS find?
- K50 OWS passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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