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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

S30 FRBMOT history

S30 FRB is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

S30 FRB brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,216 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
7 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 FRB was last recorded at 100,216 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7,640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,576 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,640 miles
Average per year
7,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,216 miles
  • 2025 – 92,576 miles
  • 2024 – 84,539 miles
  • 2023 – 77,458 miles
  • 2022 – 70,788 miles
  • 2021 – 63,709 miles
  • 2020 – 58,286 miles
  • 2019 – 52,147 miles
  • 2018 – 41,668 miles
  • 2017 – 33,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,216 miles
  • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPE CORROSION ALL PIPES ADJACENT TO FITTINGS
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • SERVICE DUE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,216 miles (+7,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,216 miles
    Test number
    530995896921
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPE CORROSION ALL PIPES ADJACENT TO FITTINGS
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower SHOCK ABSORBER BUSH
  2. Pass92,576 miles (+8,037)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    92,576 miles
    Test number
    687353763941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,539 miles (+7,081)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    774576890498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,458 miles (+6,670)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    855820974712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,788 miles (+7,079)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    70,788 miles
    Test number
    185831017970
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass63,709 miles (+5,423)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,709 miles
    Test number
    409686489020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,286 miles (+6,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,286 miles
    Test number
    505557320749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass52,147 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    525197979237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySERVICE DUE
  9. Fail52,146 miles (+10,478)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    270740107512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySERVICE DUE
  10. Pass41,668 miles (+8,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,668 miles
    Test number
    874176000025
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass33,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    33,537 miles
    Test number
    386636693907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail33,536 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,536 miles
    Test number
    474344801755
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S30 FRB

Does S30 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 FRB is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 FRB?
The MOT on S30 FRB is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 FRB done?
S30 FRB was recorded at 100,216 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,416 miles a year.
Has S30 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 FRB has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on S30 FRB 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 S30 FRB find?
S30 FRB passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corrosion all pipes adjacent to fittings; offside front lower shock absorber bush.

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