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BMW 530

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 2,996 cc

K68 NERMOT history

K68 NER is a black petrol BMW 530 first used on 2 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 143,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
143,068 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K68 NER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K68 NER was last recorded at 143,068 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,251 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,817 miles
Average per year
7,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,068 miles
  • 2025 – 141,251 miles
  • 2023 – 140,091 miles
  • 2022 – 128,033 miles
  • 2021 – 114,685 miles
  • 2020 – 107,564 miles
  • 2019 – 98,794 miles
  • 2018 – 82,152 miles
  • 2017 – 77,508 miles
  • 2016 – 73,544 miles
  • 2015 – 70,067 miles
  • 2014 – 63,274 miles
  • 2013 – 58,079 miles
  • 2012 – 52,976 miles
  • 2011 – 48,582 miles
  • 2010 – 40,305 miles
  • 2009 – 28,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,068 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,068 miles (+1,817)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    143,068 miles
    Test number
    763261614475
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass141,251 miles (+1,160)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,251 miles
    Test number
    425094669553
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass140,091 miles (+12,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,091 miles
    Test number
    260380703265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass128,033 miles (+13,348)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    128,033 miles
    Test number
    187215202783
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to debond
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight buckle in wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight buckle in wheel
  5. Pass114,685 miles (+7,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,685 miles
    Test number
    373491252420
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass107,564 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    107,564 miles
    Test number
    531058358572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,794 miles (+16,642)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,794 miles
    Test number
    988474562036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    552643445011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,152 miles (+4,644)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,152 miles
    Test number
    373061289403
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass77,508 miles (+3,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,508 miles
    Test number
    500989009907
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  11. Pass73,544 miles (+3,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    73,544 miles
    Test number
    393828173637
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass70,067 miles (+6,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    70,067 miles
    Test number
    277926847514
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet secondary securing catch-semi siezed
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on edges
  13. Pass63,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    106737414320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Fail63,274 miles (+5,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,274 miles
    Test number
    668427814303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass58,079 miles (+5,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,079 miles
    Test number
    779622033344
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass52,976 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,976 miles
    Test number
    875263032338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    289914411355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,581 miles (+8,276)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,581 miles
    Test number
    939724711359
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass40,305 miles (+11,623)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,305 miles
    Test number
    190430320338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,682 miles
    Test number
    893890129302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K68 NER

Does K68 NER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K68 NER is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K68 NER?
The MOT on K68 NER is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K68 NER done?
K68 NER was recorded at 143,068 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 7,009 miles a year.
Has K68 NER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K68 NER has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on K68 NER 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 K68 NER find?
K68 NER passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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