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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L30 FGSMOT history

L30 FGS is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 149,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
149,820 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FGS
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
21 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FGS was last recorded at 149,820 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 10,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,248 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,572 miles
Average per year
6,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,820 miles
  • 2025 – 139,248 miles
  • 2024 – 127,788 miles
  • 2023 – 114,794 miles
  • 2022 – 105,081 miles
  • 2019 – 104,169 miles
  • 2018 – 100,545 miles
  • 2017 – 95,642 miles
  • 2016 – 92,972 miles
  • 2015 – 88,859 miles
  • 2014 – 83,425 miles
  • 2013 – 77,646 miles
  • 2012 – 71,950 miles
  • 2011 – 66,174 miles
  • 2010 – 49,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,820 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,820 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    149,820 miles
    Test number
    451773480906
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail149,820 miles (+10,572)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,820 miles
    Test number
    880521020112
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass139,248 miles (+11,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    139,248 miles
    Test number
    998845637278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass127,788 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,788 miles
    Test number
    757252650207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,788 miles (+12,994)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,788 miles
    Test number
    587436741908
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass114,794 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,794 miles
    Test number
    340104185981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail114,794 miles (+9,713)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,794 miles
    Test number
    288186071180
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass105,081 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,081 miles
    Test number
    694612355416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,169 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,169 miles
    Test number
    263511367334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,167 miles (+3,622)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,167 miles
    Test number
    902924615002
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass100,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    482477336000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,545 miles (+4,903)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,545 miles
    Test number
    342286056839
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass95,642 miles (+2,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,642 miles
    Test number
    698105067147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,972 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    92,972 miles
    Test number
    858351524416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (2.6.2)

  15. Pass88,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    385005425224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,859 miles (+5,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    817945325299
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass83,425 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    337802134445
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail83,406 miles (+5,760)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,406 miles
    Test number
    899351634224
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail77,646 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    256231333277
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass77,646 miles (+5,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    307251633248
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass71,950 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    868869912223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,174 miles (+16,765)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    436078941244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    233966040270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 FGS

Does L30 FGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 FGS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 FGS?
The MOT on L30 FGS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 FGS done?
L30 FGS was recorded at 149,820 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,343 miles a year.
Has L30 FGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FGS has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 FGS 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 FGS find?
L30 FGS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front outer tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall, and 1 more.

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