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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,993 cc

K55 PKEMOT history

K55 PKE is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 15 MOT tests, with 183,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
183,450 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
15 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,708 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 PKE was last recorded at 183,450 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,185 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,265 miles
Average per year
8,708 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,450 miles
  • 2024 – 180,185 miles
  • 2023 – 173,601 miles
  • 2022 – 162,214 miles
  • 2021 – 155,892 miles
  • 2020 – 143,674 miles
  • 2019 – 134,345 miles
  • 2018 – 128,213 miles
  • 2017 – 124,282 miles
  • 2016 – 116,467 miles
  • 2015 – 109,648 miles
  • 2014 – 100,811 miles
  • 2013 – 90,880 miles
  • 2012 – 84,157 miles
  • 2011 – 61,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,450 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Plastic sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,450 miles (+3,265)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    183,450 miles
    Test number
    925292740455
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass180,185 miles (+6,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,185 miles
    Test number
    383390306492
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted

  3. Pass173,601 miles (+11,387)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,601 miles
    Test number
    213312608369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,214 miles (+6,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,214 miles
    Test number
    894411997893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front screw in tread

  5. Pass155,892 miles (+12,218)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,892 miles
    Test number
    427731581295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,674 miles (+9,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,674 miles
    Test number
    566669214171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass134,345 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,345 miles
    Test number
    468410599372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,213 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    128,213 miles
    Test number
    237579278439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,282 miles (+7,815)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,282 miles
    Test number
    442453265782
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine / sill + underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s front droplink gaitor cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s rear suspension arm front bush starting to seperate

  10. Pass116,467 miles (+6,819)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,467 miles
    Test number
    326824059188
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs signs of wear
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to wear bars
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  11. Pass109,648 miles (+8,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,648 miles
    Test number
    435319385850
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slight wear
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  12. Pass100,811 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,811 miles
    Test number
    627758004328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,880 miles (+6,723)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,880 miles
    Test number
    628328903340
    • NoteNail in front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass84,157 miles (+22,937)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,157 miles
    Test number
    187811392286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,220 miles
    Test number
    356330691222
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K55 PKE

Does K55 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 PKE is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K55 PKE?
The MOT on K55 PKE is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 PKE done?
K55 PKE was recorded at 183,450 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 8,708 miles a year.
Has K55 PKE ever failed its MOT?
No. K55 PKE has passed all 15 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on K55 PKE 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 K55 PKE find?
K55 PKE passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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