BMW 530 R2KBO has 18 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 530 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 158,405 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 15:38.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Saturday 24th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

R2KBO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH JULY 2027158,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH JULY 2026158,405 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JULY 202524TH JULY 2026153,036 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Worn Cuts In Tread (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Arm Ball Joint Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Arm Ball Joint Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND JULY 202424TH JULY 2025140,967 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Arch Trim Loose
FAILED20TH JULY 2024140,903 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Arch Trim Loose
PASSED25TH JULY 202324TH JULY 2024132,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED18TH JULY 2023132,259 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning In Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fractured X2 (5.2.2 (a))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH JULY 202210TH JULY 2023125,755 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning In Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JULY 20218TH JULY 2022114,838 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning In Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND JULY 2021114,838 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Inner Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning In Tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH JULY 20208TH JULY 2021106,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JULY 201912TH JANUARY 202195,094 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH JULY 201995,094 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Brake Fluid Warning Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Condensated
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn Both Front Lower Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Fractured (5.2.2 (a))
PASSED13TH JULY 201812TH JULY 201981,218 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201610TH AUGUST 201761,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Emissions Not Detected
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201510TH AUGUST 201651,175 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 201551,175 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Road Wheel Cracked (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201416TH SEPTEMBER 201538,480 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R2KBO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

R2KBO MOT Comments

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R2KBO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 158,405 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,560 miles

R2KBO FAQs

This Bmw 530 with registration R2KBO was manufactured on Friday 16th September 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 3 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 158,405 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 10,560 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Bmw 530 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R2KBO has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 530 has had 36 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 9 Major, 5 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 530 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does R2KBO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 28th October 2026 R2KBO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R2KBO Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 28th October 2026 R2KBO does have Tax. Read more

When does R2KBO Tax expire?

The current Tax for R2KBO will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does R2KBO MOT expire?

The current MOT for R2KBO will expire in 9 months on Saturday 24th July 2027. Read more

When did R2KBO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R2KBO was on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 15:38. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R2KBO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for R2KBO we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has R2KBO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for R2KBO we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R2KBO?

R2KBO is registered as a 2011 Bmw 530. Read more

How many miles has R2KBO done?

The odometer reading for R2KBO at the last MOT in July 2026 was 158,405 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,560 miles per year. Read more

How old is R2KBO?

The vehicle R2KBO was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Friday 16th September 2011. Read more

What colour is R2KBO?

The official colour of R2KBO is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does R2KBO have?

R2KBO has a 3 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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