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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L30 FKOMOT history

L30 FKO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 145,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,619 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 FKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 FKO was last recorded at 145,619 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 8,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
137,167 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,452 miles
Average per year
11,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,619 miles
  • 2025 – 137,167 miles
  • 2024 – 108,998 miles
  • 2023 – 98,217 miles
  • 2022 – 89,474 miles
  • 2021 – 75,341 miles
  • 2020 – 72,852 miles
  • 2019 – 66,268 miles
  • 2018 – 55,058 miles
  • 2017 – 46,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,619 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,619 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,619 miles
    Test number
    437306262517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass137,167 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    137,167 miles
    Test number
    339833559550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass134,756 miles (+25,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    134,756 miles
    Test number
    991761242645
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass108,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    108,998 miles
    Test number
    975308877255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Fail108,998 miles (+10,781)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,998 miles
    Test number
    382712755570
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front back plate insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass98,217 miles (+8,743)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    503864278867
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc dust cover removed insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass89,474 miles (+14,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    89,474 miles
    Test number
    485446907955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,341 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,341 miles
    Test number
    576099330659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,852 miles (+6,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,852 miles
    Test number
    652840523746
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass66,268 miles (+11,210)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,268 miles
    Test number
    584701319835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,058 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,058 miles
    Test number
    116641973662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,051 miles
    Test number
    243473353282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 FKO

Does L30 FKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 FKO is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 FKO?
The MOT on L30 FKO is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 FKO done?
L30 FKO was recorded at 145,619 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 11,152 miles a year.
Has L30 FKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 FKO has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 FKO 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 FKO find?
L30 FKO passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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