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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L30 SOLMOT history

L30 SOL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 177,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
177,353 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L30 SOL was last recorded at 177,353 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 12,292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,061 miles · 27 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,292 miles
Average per year
13,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,353 miles
  • 2025 – 165,061 miles
  • 2024 – 151,840 miles
  • 2023 – 135,284 miles
  • 2022 – 119,315 miles
  • 2021 – 103,168 miles
  • 2020 – 89,520 miles
  • 2019 – 72,186 miles
  • 2018 – 59,767 miles
  • 2017 – 47,846 miles
  • 2016 – 44,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,353 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,353 miles (+12,292)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    177,353 miles
    Test number
    857156916620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass165,061 miles (+13,221)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,061 miles
    Test number
    926015060788
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug seal failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff is covered in oil

  3. Pass151,840 miles (+16,556)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,840 miles
    Test number
    363125994969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass135,284 miles (+15,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,284 miles
    Test number
    882144815265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,315 miles
    Test number
    846887279261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail119,315 miles (+16,147)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,315 miles
    Test number
    934378017262
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    357202742433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail103,168 miles (+13,648)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,168 miles
    Test number
    132485710205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    634482141485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,520 miles (+17,334)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    710897055556
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,186 miles (+12,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    869675624049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass59,767 miles (+11,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    59,767 miles
    Test number
    239053452782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on outer edges of tyre (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,846 miles (+3,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,846 miles
    Test number
    909518040169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,679 miles
    Test number
    325912683317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 SOL

Does L30 SOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SOL is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SOL?
The MOT on L30 SOL is valid until 26 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 SOL done?
L30 SOL was recorded at 177,353 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 13,208 miles a year.
Has L30 SOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SOL has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 SOL 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 SOL find?
L30 SOL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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