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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

K30 SSXMOT history

K30 SSX is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 220,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

K30 SSX silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
220,730 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 SSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
23 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 SSX was last recorded at 220,730 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,722 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
11,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,730 miles
  • 2025 – 208,879 miles
  • 2024 – 193,381 miles
  • 2023 – 176,178 miles
  • 2022 – 160,767 miles
  • 2021 – 148,032 miles
  • 2020 – 138,866 miles
  • 2019 – 130,048 miles
  • 2018 – 118,957 miles
  • 2017 – 111,557 miles
  • 2016 – 100,116 miles
  • 2015 – 91,672 miles
  • 2014 – 82,205 miles
  • 2013 – 66,891 miles
  • 2012 – 57,351 miles
  • 2011 – 47,738 miles
  • 2010 – 33,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,730 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light iluminated but all brake pads look ok !!Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,730 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    220,730 miles
    Test number
    108977856722
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light iluminated but all brake pads look ok !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail220,722 miles (+11,843)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,722 miles
    Test number
    322602204490
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light iluminated but all brake pads look ok !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (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))

  3. Pass208,879 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    208,879 miles
    Test number
    863149981201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail208,879 miles (+15,498)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,879 miles
    Test number
    426673496344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,381 miles
    Test number
    256622480755
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated but all brake pads ok !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail193,381 miles (+17,203)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,381 miles
    Test number
    573899137451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated but all brake pads ok !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass176,178 miles (+15,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,178 miles
    Test number
    612399130169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated but all pads OK

  8. Pass160,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,767 miles
    Test number
    803651372319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail160,767 miles (+12,735)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,767 miles
    Test number
    724061915016
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass148,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    228878333084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail148,032 miles (+9,166)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,032 miles
    Test number
    145773276947
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass138,866 miles (+8,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,866 miles
    Test number
    901764114171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering rack end ball joint has slight play

  13. Pass130,048 miles (+11,091)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    130,048 miles
    Test number
    435490092495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass118,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,957 miles
    Test number
    871660505413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail118,957 miles (+7,400)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,957 miles
    Test number
    733221546371
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass111,557 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    925832312386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail111,557 miles (+11,441)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,557 miles
    Test number
    865995060035
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass100,116 miles (+8,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    762842685318
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front play in inner steering rack joint
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass91,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    331262776322
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail91,672 miles (+9,467)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,672 miles
    Test number
    493696089288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass82,205 miles (+15,314)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,205 miles
    Test number
    347599414271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass66,891 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,891 miles
    Test number
    596503343154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,351 miles (+9,613)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,351 miles
    Test number
    526658632157
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass47,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    217398331108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,738 miles (+14,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,738 miles
    Test number
    109422231158
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass33,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,571 miles
    Test number
    482224910004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about K30 SSX

Does K30 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 SSX is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K30 SSX?
The MOT on K30 SSX is valid until 15 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 SSX done?
K30 SSX was recorded at 220,730 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 11,266 miles a year.
Has K30 SSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 SSX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K30 SSX 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 SSX find?
K30 SSX passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pad warning light iluminated but all brake pads look ok !!; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play rack end; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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