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BMW 530

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,926 cc

K88 UNYMOT history

K88 UNY is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 2 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 143,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

K88 UNY blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,650 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K88 UNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K88 UNY was last recorded at 143,650 miles on 15 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2025: 146,768 miles, lower than 160,236 miles on 12 Jun 2024.
  • 15 Jun 2026: 143,650 miles, lower than 146,768 miles on 6 Jun 2025.

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
146,768 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Average per year
5,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,650 miles
  • 2025 – 146,768 miles
  • 2024 – 160,236 miles
  • 2023 – 147,015 miles
  • 2022 – 131,755 miles
  • 2021 – 127,624 miles
  • 2020 – 121,392 miles
  • 2019 – 118,709 miles
  • 2018 – 113,136 miles
  • 2017 – 107,340 miles
  • 2016 – 100,460 miles
  • 2015 – 94,744 miles
  • 2014 – 87,486 miles
  • 2013 – 78,697 miles
  • 2012 – 76,381 miles
  • 2011 – 76,108 miles
  • 2010 – 69,410 miles
  • 2009 – 62,562 miles
  • 2008 – 53,126 miles
  • 2007 – 44,952 miles
  • 2006 – 38,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,650 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,650 miles (-3,118)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    634917783875
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,768 miles (-13,468)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,768 miles
    Test number
    182757753296
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass160,236 miles (+13,221)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,236 miles
    Test number
    361031637976
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass147,015 miles (+15,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    147,015 miles
    Test number
    559827666655
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,755 miles (+4,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    131,755 miles
    Test number
    214223404673
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    422105820855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail127,624 miles (+6,232)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,624 miles
    Test number
    479286340656
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Rubber donut coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass121,392 miles (+2,683)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,392 miles
    Test number
    583981043258
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer nearside and offside universal joints leaking grease

  9. Pass118,709 miles (+57)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    118,709 miles
    Test number
    841734481943
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside outer drive shafts gators slight grease leaking

  10. Fail118,652 miles (+5,516)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,652 miles
    Test number
    740924828147
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside outer drive shafts gators slight grease leaking

  11. Pass113,136 miles (+5,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,136 miles
    Test number
    152182373873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass107,340 miles (+235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,340 miles
    Test number
    792834728790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and has limited damping effect (2.7.3)

  13. Fail107,105 miles (+6,645)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,105 miles
    Test number
    135896613073
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and has limited damping effect (2.7.3)

  14. Pass100,460 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    100,460 miles
    Test number
    215959149153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  15. Fail100,340 miles (+5,596)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,340 miles
    Test number
    382860661268
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel has slight bind
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted

  16. Pass94,744 miles (+48)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,744 miles
    Test number
    565658335082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail94,696 miles (+7,210)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,696 miles
    Test number
    866646135069
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass87,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    268350524030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail87,486 miles (+8,789)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,486 miles
    Test number
    186607914048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass78,697 miles (+2,316)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,697 miles
    Test number
    706444213096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass76,381 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,381 miles
    Test number
    138490242081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,108 miles (+6,698)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,108 miles
    Test number
    696052931319
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRear pads low

  23. Pass69,410 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,410 miles
    Test number
    493388920314
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn out on edge

  24. Fail69,351 miles (+6,789)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,351 miles
    Test number
    490882320363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn out on edge

  25. Pass62,562 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    850441039301
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  26. Fail62,562 miles (+9,436)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,562 miles
    Test number
    914849229378
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edge

  27. Pass53,126 miles (+8,174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    53,126 miles
    Test number
    940301638349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,952 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,952 miles
    Test number
    223552437339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,948 miles
    Test number
    263449016304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K88 UNY

Does K88 UNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K88 UNY is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K88 UNY?
The MOT on K88 UNY is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K88 UNY done?
K88 UNY was recorded at 143,650 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 5,347 miles a year.
Has K88 UNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K88 UNY has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on K88 UNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K88 UNY find?
K88 UNY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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