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BMW 520

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,991 cc

M230 MPLMOT history

M230 MPL is a green petrol BMW 520 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 133,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

M230 MPL green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,479 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M230 MPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M230 MPL was last recorded at 133,479 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 10,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,049 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,430 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,479 miles
  • 2024 – 123,049 miles
  • 2023 – 118,226 miles
  • 2011 – 118,216 miles
  • 2010 – 108,237 miles
  • 2009 – 98,156 miles
  • 2008 – 95,227 miles
  • 2007 – 92,208 miles
  • 2006 – 81,083 miles
  • 2005 – 72,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,479 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central exhaust heatshield loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front play throughout steering linkage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage arm, from arm to subframe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,479 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,479 miles
    Test number
    456300699536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    331730282948
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront play throughout steering linkage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage arm, from arm to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  3. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    131278688833
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield loose
    • AdvisoryFront play throughout steering linkage
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage arm, from arm to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass123,049 miles (+4,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,049 miles
    Test number
    923076950331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass118,226 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    118,226 miles
    Test number
    248715075373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail118,225 miles (+9)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    518751040104
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,216 miles (+9,979)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    365747041319
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront cross member coroded
    • NoteRear exhaust heat shield

  8. Pass108,237 miles (+29)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,237 miles
    Test number
    592328640333
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteShock absorbers poor
    • NoteSteering notchy

  9. Fail108,208 miles (+10,052)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,208 miles
    Test number
    840574830391
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHandbrake travel
    • NoteShock absorbers poor
    • NoteSteering notchy

  10. Pass98,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,156 miles
    Test number
    390386709311
    • NoteSlight travel in handbrake not to stop

  11. Fail98,151 miles (+2,924)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,151 miles
    Test number
    330136809395
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight travel in handbrake not to stop

  12. Pass95,227 miles (+3,019)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    95,227 miles
    Test number
    273861838310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,208 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    990054437391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,203 miles (+11,120)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,203 miles
    Test number
    473703037330
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,083 miles (+8,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    81,083 miles
    Test number
    240083306369
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass72,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    634879425327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M230 MPL

Does M230 MPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M230 MPL is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M230 MPL?
The MOT on M230 MPL is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M230 MPL done?
M230 MPL was recorded at 133,479 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has M230 MPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M230 MPL has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on M230 MPL 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 M230 MPL find?
M230 MPL passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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