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BMW 530

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

KH 726MOT history

KH 726 is a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 48,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

KH 726 grey 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 18 May 2027
Mileage
48,709 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KH 726
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KH 726 was last recorded at 48,709 miles on 12 May 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,929 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,709 miles
  • 2025 – 47,929 miles
  • 2024 – 46,979 miles
  • 2023 – 45,718 miles
  • 2022 – 44,363 miles
  • 2021 – 42,589 miles
  • 2020 – 41,660 miles
  • 2019 – 39,061 miles
  • 2018 – 35,849 miles
  • 2017 – 33,713 miles
  • 2016 – 29,875 miles
  • 2015 – 27,255 miles
  • 2014 – 24,718 miles
  • 2013 – 22,644 miles
  • 2012 – 19,789 miles
  • 2011 – 17,259 miles
  • 2010 – 14,351 miles
  • 2009 – 11,690 miles
  • 2008 – 9,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,709 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Brake pipes greased (covering inspection)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear suspension arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear - Nearside & Offside lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    670508272557
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail48,709 miles (+780)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,709 miles
    Test number
    810211301045
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass47,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    411445494107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased (covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes worn

  4. Fail47,929 miles (+950)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,929 miles
    Test number
    742668688562
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased (covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes worn

  5. Pass46,979 miles (+1,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    678076860983
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased (covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arm bushes worn

  6. Pass45,718 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,718 miles
    Test number
    115242912746
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased (covering inspection)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,363 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    809511947741
    • AdvisoryNearside & Offside rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass42,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    437303529073
    • AdvisoryRear - Nearside & Offside lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

  9. Fail42,589 miles (+929)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,589 miles
    Test number
    344984241740
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear - Nearside & Offside lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated, not resulting in excessive movement

  10. Pass41,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    217966066245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail41,660 miles (+2,599)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,660 miles
    Test number
    129851955140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,061 miles (+3,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,061 miles
    Test number
    830648200445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 - RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass35,849 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,849 miles
    Test number
    502966541145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,713 miles
    Test number
    122984326249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,713 miles (+3,838)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,713 miles
    Test number
    759559285436
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass29,875 miles (+2,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,875 miles
    Test number
    618588622554
    • AdvisoryOffside front TYRE worn on inner edge

  17. Pass27,255 miles (+2,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,255 miles
    Test number
    865695035036
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass24,718 miles (+2,074)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,718 miles
    Test number
    927567634014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,644 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,644 miles
    Test number
    198900343483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,789 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,789 miles
    Test number
    627230342074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,259 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,259 miles
    Test number
    776645031021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail17,253 miles (+2,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,253 miles
    Test number
    535051031018
    • 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)

  23. Pass14,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,351 miles
    Test number
    321394930015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,351 miles (+2,661)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,351 miles
    Test number
    180723930014
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass11,690 miles (+2,607)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,690 miles
    Test number
    404734939021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    9,083 miles
    Test number
    972078228058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KH 726

What vehicle is registration KH 726 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KH 726 on a grey diesel BMW 530 first used on 7 Jan 2005. 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 KH 726 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KH 726 is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on KH 726?
The MOT on KH 726 is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KH 726 done?
KH 726 was recorded at 48,709 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has KH 726 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KH 726 has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on KH 726 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 KH 726 find?
KH 726 passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipes slightly corroded (or greased covering inspection); rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside.

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