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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L30 PCAMOT history

L30 PCA is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 12 MOT tests, with 107,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
107,053 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
12
12 passed · 0 failed
Per year
7,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 PCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 PCA was last recorded at 107,053 miles on 12 May 2026, 7,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,417 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,636 miles
Average per year
7,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,053 miles
  • 2025 – 99,417 miles
  • 2024 – 91,533 miles
  • 2023 – 83,711 miles
  • 2022 – 80,565 miles
  • 2021 – 71,327 miles
  • 2020 – 63,297 miles
  • 2019 – 49,201 miles
  • 2018 – 39,400 miles
  • 2017 – 30,811 miles
  • 2016 – 24,856 miles
  • 2015 – 21,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,053 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,053 miles (+7,636)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    107,053 miles
    Test number
    705108528963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass99,417 miles (+7,884)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,417 miles
    Test number
    451190710363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,533 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,533 miles
    Test number
    447865703510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,711 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,711 miles
    Test number
    611696481545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,565 miles (+9,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,565 miles
    Test number
    946624419638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,327 miles (+8,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    646104801170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass63,297 miles (+14,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,297 miles
    Test number
    607390714939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass49,201 miles (+9,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    698988885768
    • AdvisoryCovers and under-trays fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass39,400 miles (+8,589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    39,400 miles
    Test number
    776118954149
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under-trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
  10. Pass30,811 miles (+5,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,811 miles
    Test number
    348150321238
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  11. Pass24,856 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,856 miles
    Test number
    781860756552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,373 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    21,373 miles
    Test number
    957220745179
    • NoteCovers fitted obscuring components in the engine bay.

Questions about L30 PCA

Does L30 PCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 PCA is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 PCA?
The MOT on L30 PCA is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 PCA done?
L30 PCA was recorded at 107,053 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 7,804 miles a year.
Has L30 PCA ever failed its MOT?
No. L30 PCA has passed all 12 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L30 PCA 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 PCA find?
L30 PCA passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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