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BMW 530

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 2,979 cc

K55 TAHMOT history

K55 TAH is a silver petrol BMW 530 first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
132,191 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 TAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

K55 TAH was last recorded at 132,191 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 3,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,312 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,879 miles
Average per year
5,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,191 miles
  • 2023 – 128,312 miles
  • 2022 – 124,604 miles
  • 2021 – 121,949 miles
  • 2020 – 119,401 miles
  • 2019 – 108,407 miles
  • 2018 – 98,300 miles
  • 2017 – 90,055 miles
  • 2015 – 81,319 miles
  • 2013 – 67,054 miles
  • 2012 – 63,200 miles
  • 2011 – 57,540 miles
  • 2010 – 53,072 miles
  • 2009 – 47,863 miles
  • 2008 – 43,257 miles
  • 2007 – 38,903 miles
  • 2006 – 34,522 miles
  • 2005 – 28,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,191 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,191 miles (+3,879)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,191 miles
    Test number
    858346661427
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass128,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    485750314838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail128,312 miles (+3,708)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,312 miles
    Test number
    309997530018
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    405518580086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,604 miles (+29)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,604 miles
    Test number
    253657370633
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail124,575 miles (+2,626)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,575 miles
    Test number
    310926643220
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bad wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass121,949 miles (+1)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    163903491101
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail121,948 miles (+2,547)9 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,948 miles
    Test number
    844512389136
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted and fouling (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure internals (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex up behind arch liner (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure internals (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass119,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    501927721895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail119,401 miles (+10,994)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,401 miles
    Test number
    781834789009
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,407 miles
    Test number
    109156748531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,407 miles (+10,107)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,407 miles
    Test number
    776710761424
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass98,300 miles (+8,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    851795793572
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass90,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    344530606715
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail90,055 miles (+8,736)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    213896043859
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass81,319 miles (+7,225)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    644887876772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,094 miles (+7,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,094 miles
    Test number
    388896725044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass67,054 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,054 miles
    Test number
    479390843308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,200 miles (+5,660)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,200 miles
    Test number
    307878242386
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass57,540 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    476590431306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,072 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,072 miles
    Test number
    930511130379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail53,040 miles (+5,177)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,040 miles
    Test number
    193480410330
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn

  23. Pass47,863 miles (+4,606)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,863 miles
    Test number
    192038989229
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass43,257 miles (+4,354)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,257 miles
    Test number
    242562498297
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min. tread depth
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on tread on edges
    • NoteParking brake perfomance only just made the 16% required to pass the m.o.t

  25. Pass38,903 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,903 miles
    Test number
    513551357283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,522 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,522 miles
    Test number
    562882656291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,898 miles
    Test number
    224038045273
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre has small cut in side wall

Questions about K55 TAH

Does K55 TAH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K55 TAH expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K55 TAH?
The MOT on K55 TAH expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K55 TAH done?
K55 TAH was recorded at 132,191 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 5,560 miles a year.
Has K55 TAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 TAH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on K55 TAH 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 TAH find?
K55 TAH failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 4 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; oil leaking excessively from engine; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 3 more.

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