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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc

K30 BKGMOT history

K30 BKG is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,584 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,584 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 BKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 BKG was last recorded at 87,584 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,905 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,679 miles
Average per year
2,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,584 miles
  • 2025 – 85,905 miles
  • 2024 – 84,844 miles
  • 2023 – 83,839 miles
  • 2022 – 82,858 miles
  • 2021 – 81,794 miles
  • 2020 – 80,220 miles
  • 2019 – 78,806 miles
  • 2018 – 77,099 miles
  • 2017 – 75,071 miles
  • 2016 – 72,909 miles
  • 2015 – 70,011 miles
  • 2014 – 67,198 miles
  • 2013 – 64,225 miles
  • 2012 – 61,415 miles
  • 2011 – 58,236 miles
  • 2010 – 50,226 miles
  • 2009 – 42,071 miles
  • 2007 – 37,951 miles
  • 2006 – 33,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,584 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,584 miles (+1,679)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    248380961212
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass85,905 miles (+1,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,905 miles
    Test number
    872377710745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass84,844 miles (+1,005)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,844 miles
    Test number
    647880869037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass83,839 miles (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    198351572593
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass82,858 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    781543961055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,794 miles (+45)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    333562593735
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes are corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine has a heavy oil leak
  7. Fail81,749 miles (+1,529)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,749 miles
    Test number
    345473447946
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear steel brake pipes on the o/s next to fuel tank are starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak starting from engine
  8. Pass80,220 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    612554110377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,806 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    78,806 miles
    Test number
    169259600257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,099 miles (+2,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,099 miles
    Test number
    544768811194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass75,071 miles (+2,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    851030531437
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays sill & engine covers fitted
  12. Pass72,909 miles (+2,898)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,909 miles
    Test number
    524822154261
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass70,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    707707015194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,011 miles (+2,813)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    136657715171
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass67,198 miles (+2,973)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,198 miles
    Test number
    938921624196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,225 miles (+2,810)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    64,225 miles
    Test number
    168110933192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,415 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    407447702126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,236 miles (+8,010)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    58,236 miles
    Test number
    626375121128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,226 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,226 miles
    Test number
    744688360040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,071 miles (+4,120)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,071 miles
    Test number
    191657409475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,951 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,951 miles
    Test number
    814339587231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,516 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    34,516 miles
    Test number
    271775817434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,057 miles
    Test number
    290178526389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 BKG

Does K30 BKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 BKG is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 BKG?
The MOT on K30 BKG is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 BKG done?
K30 BKG was recorded at 87,584 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
Has K30 BKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 BKG has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on K30 BKG 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 K30 BKG find?
K30 BKG passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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