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BMW 530

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,926 cc

KBG 48MOT history

KBG 48 is a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 148,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

KBG 48 silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,056 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KBG 48
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KBG 48 was last recorded at 148,056 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,041 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,015 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,056 miles
  • 2025 – 146,041 miles
  • 2024 – 143,861 miles
  • 2023 – 141,368 miles
  • 2022 – 139,548 miles
  • 2021 – 136,263 miles
  • 2020 – 133,864 miles
  • 2019 – 131,398 miles
  • 2018 – 129,030 miles
  • 2017 – 125,361 miles
  • 2016 – 122,903 miles
  • 2015 – 118,691 miles
  • 2014 – 114,392 miles
  • 2013 – 110,370 miles
  • 2012 – 106,046 miles
  • 2011 – 101,634 miles
  • 2010 – 92,493 miles
  • 2009 – 83,691 miles
  • 2008 – 77,316 miles
  • 2007 – 71,338 miles
  • 2006 – 62,854 miles
  • 2005 – 52,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,056 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on legal limit
  • AdvisorySill covers 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside headlight condensated but pattern ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,056 miles (+2,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,056 miles
    Test number
    813887262463
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres on legal limit
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass146,041 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,041 miles
    Test number
    524469566618
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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. Fail146,038 miles (+2,177)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,038 miles
    Test number
    781869779961
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass143,861 miles (+2,493)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,861 miles
    Test number
    856551703059
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight deteriorated

  5. Pass141,368 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,368 miles
    Test number
    524822332461
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight condensated but pattern ok

  6. Fail141,364 miles (+1,816)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,364 miles
    Test number
    675395607130
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight condensated but pattern ok

  7. Pass139,548 miles (+79)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,548 miles
    Test number
    242241197068
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp cover cracked.

  8. Fail139,469 miles (+3,206)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,469 miles
    Test number
    614102797911
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn yellow marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp cover cracked.

  9. Pass136,263 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    136,263 miles
    Test number
    865032475422
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  10. Fail136,260 miles (+2,396)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,260 miles
    Test number
    325442131665
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass133,864 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,864 miles
    Test number
    709697581448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail133,806 miles (+2,408)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,806 miles
    Test number
    718337598904
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass131,398 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,398 miles
    Test number
    630723622922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,030 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    237002675570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,020 miles (+3,659)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,020 miles
    Test number
    657569610144
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  16. Pass125,361 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,361 miles
    Test number
    439535119723
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail125,361 miles (+2,458)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,361 miles
    Test number
    530066958804
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass122,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    267051752377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail122,903 miles (+4,212)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,903 miles
    Test number
    971939115856
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass118,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    118,691 miles
    Test number
    275875037264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,691 miles (+4,299)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,691 miles
    Test number
    842299490326
    • Repaired at testParking brake recording little or no effort both/rear/low (3.7.D.3a)

  22. Pass114,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    847807584218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,392 miles (+4,022)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,392 miles
    Test number
    986673484225
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/S/FRONT/TO/REAR/PETROL/PIPES/CORRODED

  24. Pass110,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    655392883238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,370 miles (+4,324)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,370 miles
    Test number
    795762083269
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass106,046 miles (+4,412)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,046 miles
    Test number
    649111692270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass101,634 miles (+9,141)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,634 miles
    Test number
    965215181288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass92,493 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,493 miles
    Test number
    354126080294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    413321419390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail83,691 miles (+6,375)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,691 miles
    Test number
    430480019483
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass77,316 miles (+5,978)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    77,316 miles
    Test number
    400911958470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass71,338 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    240271247364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass62,854 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,854 miles
    Test number
    443996546497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail62,811 miles (+10,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,811 miles
    Test number
    260791146363
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  35. Pass52,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,328 miles
    Test number
    323057445366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KBG 48

What vehicle is registration KBG 48 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KBG 48 on a silver diesel BMW 530 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KBG 48 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KBG 48 is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on KBG 48?
The MOT on KBG 48 is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KBG 48 done?
KBG 48 was recorded at 148,056 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has KBG 48 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KBG 48 has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on KBG 48 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 KBG 48 find?
KBG 48 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: both rear tyres on legal limit; sill covers fitted.

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