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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L30 DMEMOT history

L30 DME is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 120,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
120,225 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 DME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 DME was last recorded at 120,225 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,013 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
212 miles
Average per year
8,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,225 miles
  • 2024 – 112,545 miles
  • 2023 – 97,704 miles
  • 2022 – 88,454 miles
  • 2021 – 81,212 miles
  • 2020 – 79,982 miles
  • 2019 – 73,824 miles
  • 2018 – 64,011 miles
  • 2017 – 54,172 miles
  • 2016 – 43,984 miles
  • 2015 – 34,991 miles
  • 2014 – 23,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,225 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,225 miles (+212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    120,225 miles
    Test number
    930936148140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail120,013 miles (+7,468)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,013 miles
    Test number
    594485349313
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass112,545 miles (+6,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,545 miles
    Test number
    830976972908
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted
  4. Pass105,988 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,988 miles
    Test number
    424499603894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,704 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,704 miles
    Test number
    159076411936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,637 miles (+9,183)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    560752493344
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass88,454 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,454 miles
    Test number
    550550277666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,212 miles (+1,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,212 miles
    Test number
    887979266701
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has multiple stonechips
  9. Pass79,982 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    79,982 miles
    Test number
    996230775053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,824 miles (+9,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    73,824 miles
    Test number
    929464005528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass64,011 miles (+9,839)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,011 miles
    Test number
    848796303857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,172 miles (+10,188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,172 miles
    Test number
    359097415245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    958820937234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,984 miles (+8,993)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,984 miles
    Test number
    906252758064
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass34,991 miles (+11,463)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,991 miles
    Test number
    865043935234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,528 miles
    Test number
    427937124285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 DME

Does L30 DME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 DME is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 DME?
The MOT on L30 DME is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 DME done?
L30 DME was recorded at 120,225 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 8,539 miles a year.
Has L30 DME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 DME has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 DME 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 L30 DME find?
L30 DME passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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