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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L30 PDDMOT history

L30 PDD is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 73,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,365 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 PDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
22 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 PDD was last recorded at 73,365 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,654 miles · 12 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
711 miles
Average per year
4,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,365 miles
  • 2025 – 70,849 miles
  • 2024 – 68,745 miles
  • 2023 – 67,320 miles
  • 2022 – 64,374 miles
  • 2021 – 62,582 miles
  • 2020 – 60,602 miles
  • 2019 – 52,228 miles
  • 2017 – 35,347 miles
  • 2016 – 24,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,365 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,365 miles (+711)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    667142249638
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail72,654 miles (+1,805)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,654 miles
    Test number
    225579208899
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass70,849 miles (+2,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    340525371035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass68,745 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,745 miles
    Test number
    711884939455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,662 miles (+1,342)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,662 miles
    Test number
    485060994469
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass67,320 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,320 miles
    Test number
    567234121966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,374 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,374 miles
    Test number
    307890883804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,582 miles (+1,980)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    680276976111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,602 miles (+8,374)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,602 miles
    Test number
    166225465755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,228 miles (+16,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,228 miles
    Test number
    548831851939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,347 miles (+10,915)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    355995680802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,432 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    24,432 miles
    Test number
    781640169158
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Questions about L30 PDD

Does L30 PDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 PDD is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 PDD?
The MOT on L30 PDD is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 PDD done?
L30 PDD was recorded at 73,365 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 4,973 miles a year.
Has L30 PDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 PDD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 PDD 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 PDD find?
L30 PDD passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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