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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L30 RBOMOT history

L30 RBO is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 182,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,009 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RBO was last recorded at 182,009 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 1,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,391 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,618 miles
Average per year
11,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,009 miles
  • 2024 – 180,391 miles
  • 2023 – 177,580 miles
  • 2022 – 162,540 miles
  • 2021 – 155,924 miles
  • 2019 – 120,931 miles
  • 2018 – 80,147 miles
  • 2017 – 76,380 miles
  • 2015 – 70,921 miles
  • 2014 – 68,681 miles
  • 2013 – 42,863 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,009 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyres wearing on edges
  • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged
  • AdvisoryNsr tyre cracking

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,009 miles (+1,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,009 miles
    Test number
    935863480741
    • AdvisoryBoth front and osr tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen damaged
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre cracking

  2. Pass180,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    180,391 miles
    Test number
    139108283445
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

  3. Fail180,391 miles (+2,811)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,391 miles
    Test number
    238679561810
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted

  4. Pass177,580 miles (+15,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    177,580 miles
    Test number
    545945633851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Pass162,540 miles (+6,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,540 miles
    Test number
    350364781751
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  6. Pass155,924 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    155,924 miles
    Test number
    447226197736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,920 miles (+34,989)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,920 miles
    Test number
    668916606882
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,931 miles (+40,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,931 miles
    Test number
    157539106313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,147 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    167347352965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,380 miles (+5,459)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    364690778839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,921 miles (+2,240)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,921 miles
    Test number
    356908457418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,681 miles (+25,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,681 miles
    Test number
    185649474222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,863 miles
    Test number
    306675043424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 RBO

Does L30 RBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RBO is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 RBO?
The MOT on L30 RBO is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 RBO done?
L30 RBO was recorded at 182,009 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 11,227 miles a year.
Has L30 RBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RBO has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 RBO 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 RBO find?
L30 RBO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: both front and osr tyres wearing on edges; front windscreen damaged; nsr tyre cracking.

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