BMW 520
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
V30 SLAMOT history
V30 SLA is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 132,179 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 132,179 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V30 SLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 11 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V30 SLA was last recorded at 132,179 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 132,174 miles · 24 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,179 miles
- 2025 – 126,460 miles
- 2024 – 121,871 miles
- 2023 – 117,338 miles
- 2021 – 114,103 miles
- 2020 – 109,200 miles
- 2019 – 97,089 miles
- 2018 – 89,076 miles
- 2017 – 85,202 miles
- 2016 – 76,180 miles
- 2015 – 63,952 miles
- 2014 – 58,970 miles
- 2013 – 53,209 miles
- 2012 – 45,528 miles
- 2011 – 38,606 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,179 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,179 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 132,179 miles
- Test number
- 282377973990
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Fail132,174 miles (+5,714)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,174 miles
- Test number
- 307986694299
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass126,460 miles (+4,589)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 126,460 miles
- Test number
- 634354741344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,871 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 121,871 miles
- Test number
- 531065682880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail121,871 miles (+4,533)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,871 miles
- Test number
- 835120768345
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,338 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 117,338 miles
- Test number
- 757883901329
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail117,337 miles (+3,234)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,337 miles
- Test number
- 604404744175
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,103 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 114,103 miles
- Test number
- 726667623090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,103 miles (+4,903)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,103 miles
- Test number
- 989028959946
- Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,200 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 109,200 miles
- Test number
- 459414592348
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail109,198 miles (+12,109)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,198 miles
- Test number
- 134650125342
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle space saver fitted (5.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass97,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 97,089 miles
- Test number
- 982290912743
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,089 miles (+8,013)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,089 miles
- Test number
- 578891330578
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,076 miles (+3,874)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 89,076 miles
- Test number
- 224623382802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,202 miles (+9,022)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 85,202 miles
- Test number
- 239455210904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,180 miles (+12,228)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 76,180 miles
- Test number
- 989317961346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,952 miles (+4,982)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 63,952 miles
- Test number
- 655812405242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,970 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 58,970 miles
- Test number
- 339836314419
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass53,209 miles (+7,681)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 53,209 miles
- Test number
- 836125313213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,528 miles (+6,922)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 45,528 miles
- Test number
- 585079502276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,606 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 38,606 miles
- Test number
- 345202521226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,462 miles
- Test number
- 406310711234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V30 SLA
- Does V30 SLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 SLA is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V30 SLA?
- The MOT on V30 SLA is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V30 SLA done?
- V30 SLA was recorded at 132,179 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,182 miles a year.
- Has V30 SLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V30 SLA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V30 SLA 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 SLA find?
- V30 SLA passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.
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