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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

K30 VFFMOT history

K30 VFF is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 159,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

K30 VFF silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,995 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 VFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 VFF was last recorded at 159,995 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 9,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,734 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,261 miles
Average per year
12,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,995 miles
  • 2024 – 150,734 miles
  • 2023 – 137,504 miles
  • 2022 – 125,322 miles
  • 2021 – 116,865 miles
  • 2020 – 110,714 miles
  • 2019 – 101,727 miles
  • 2018 – 83,083 miles
  • 2017 – 63,182 miles
  • 2016 – 44,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,995 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,995 miles (+9,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,995 miles
    Test number
    268348400207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass150,734 miles (+13,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,734 miles
    Test number
    929289214576
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass137,504 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    215064875725
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail137,503 miles (+12,181)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,503 miles
    Test number
    553683351883
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass125,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    759498438364
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail125,322 miles (+8,457)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    432218368733
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Crack on inner edge (Leaking) (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front discs (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    494037996393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,865 miles (+6,151)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    902984026604
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass110,714 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    110,714 miles
    Test number
    822020910275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    101,727 miles
    Test number
    669947516423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,727 miles (+18,644)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,727 miles
    Test number
    714679420064
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass83,083 miles (+19,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    83,083 miles
    Test number
    238307359613
    • 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))

  13. Pass63,182 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    235081318096
    • 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)

  14. Fail63,182 miles (+18,342)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,182 miles
    Test number
    517164564830
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  15. Pass44,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,840 miles
    Test number
    955345833676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K30 VFF

Does K30 VFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 VFF is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K30 VFF?
The MOT on K30 VFF is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K30 VFF done?
K30 VFF was recorded at 159,995 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 12,812 miles a year.
Has K30 VFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 VFF has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 VFF 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 VFF find?
K30 VFF passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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