BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc
V30 LPSMOT history
V30 LPS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 184,471 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 12,130 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V30 LPS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 29 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V30 LPS was last recorded at 184,471 miles on 11 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 184,469 miles · 10 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 12,130 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,471 miles
- 2025 – 178,963 miles
- 2024 – 174,630 miles
- 2023 – 159,018 miles
- 2022 – 150,163 miles
- 2021 – 144,134 miles
- 2020 – 134,034 miles
- 2019 – 106,402 miles
- 2018 – 82,485 miles
- 2017 – 79,205 miles
- 2016 – 56,038 miles
- 2015 – 41,362 miles
- 2014 – 34,143 miles
- 2013 – 26,130 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass184,471 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,471 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 184,471 miles
- Test number
- 334450139857
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail184,469 miles (+5,506)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,469 miles
- Test number
- 977033959606
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass178,963 miles (+4,333)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 178,963 miles
- Test number
- 239833907334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,630 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 174,630 miles
- Test number
- 985837516853
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail174,622 miles (+15,604)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,622 miles
- Test number
- 517717417530
- DangerousNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,018 miles (+8,855)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 159,018 miles
- Test number
- 252805977722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,163 miles (+6,029)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 150,163 miles
- Test number
- 877328841510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,134 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 144,134 miles
- Test number
- 526192986246
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail144,132 miles (+10,098)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,132 miles
- Test number
- 119707829275
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass134,034 miles (+27,632)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 134,034 miles
- Test number
- 543726566376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,402 miles (+23,917)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 106,402 miles
- Test number
- 129648908656
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,485 miles (+3,280)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 82,485 miles
- Test number
- 198111580682
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 79,205 miles
- Test number
- 823919078029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,205 miles (+23,167)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,205 miles
- Test number
- 978971429648
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,038 miles (+14,676)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 56,038 miles
- Test number
- 481312334858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,362 miles (+7,219)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,362 miles
- Test number
- 478113465027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,143 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 34,143 miles
- Test number
- 476776874086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,143 miles (+8,013)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,143 miles
- Test number
- 539536474051
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass26,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 26,130 miles
- Test number
- 217461583090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V30 LPS
- Does V30 LPS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 LPS is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V30 LPS?
- The MOT on V30 LPS is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V30 LPS done?
- V30 LPS was recorded at 184,471 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2026, an average of 12,130 miles a year.
- Has V30 LPS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V30 LPS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V30 LPS 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 V30 LPS find?
- V30 LPS passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 2 more.
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