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BMW 530

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

K88 PETMOT history

K88 PET is a black diesel BMW 530 first used on 21 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

K88 PET black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
99,220 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 PET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 PET was last recorded at 99,220 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 5,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2025: 94,174 miles, lower than 96,255 miles on 19 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,203 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,017 miles
Average per year
5,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,220 miles
  • 2025 – 94,203 miles
  • 2024 – 96,255 miles
  • 2023 – 90,107 miles
  • 2022 – 84,699 miles
  • 2021 – 80,278 miles
  • 2020 – 74,760 miles
  • 2019 – 66,952 miles
  • 2018 – 60,225 miles
  • 2017 – 54,139 miles
  • 2016 – 45,460 miles
  • 2015 – 37,433 miles
  • 2014 – 29,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,220 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 21 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,220 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    99,220 miles
    Test number
    464325616269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass94,203 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    128869699734
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail94,174 miles (-2,081)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,174 miles
    Test number
    572539426429
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass96,255 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,255 miles
    Test number
    950974953917
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail96,252 miles (+6,145)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,252 miles
    Test number
    854338295760
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass90,107 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    90,107 miles
    Test number
    570606488545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    536817825832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,699 miles (+4,421)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,699 miles
    Test number
    855600410236
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass80,278 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,278 miles
    Test number
    413781610133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,760 miles (+7,808)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,760 miles
    Test number
    382966625027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass66,952 miles (+6,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    746669767473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass60,225 miles (+6,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    824099507011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  13. Pass54,139 miles (+8,679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,139 miles
    Test number
    163022023070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre valve perished
  14. Pass45,460 miles (+8,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,460 miles
    Test number
    756883777321
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean for test
  15. Pass37,433 miles (+8,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    667666125001
    • NoteFront tyres worn on outside edges and heavily worn on inside edges
  16. Pass29,256 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    525451524050
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about K88 PET

Does K88 PET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 PET is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 PET?
The MOT on K88 PET 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 K88 PET done?
K88 PET was recorded at 99,220 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,754 miles a year.
Has K88 PET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 PET has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K88 PET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 PET find?
K88 PET passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.

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