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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V30 VSPMOT history

V30 VSP is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 144,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,847 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 VSP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
25 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 VSP was last recorded at 144,847 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,845 miles · 17 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,847 miles
  • 2025 – 131,988 miles
  • 2024 – 121,746 miles
  • 2023 – 118,574 miles
  • 2022 – 108,452 miles
  • 2021 – 97,322 miles
  • 2020 – 76,348 miles
  • 2019 – 64,601 miles
  • 2018 – 50,411 miles
  • 2017 – 42,063 miles
  • 2016 – 31,695 miles
  • 2015 – 27,221 miles
  • 2014 – 16,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear diff dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,847 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,847 miles
    Test number
    859775924099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp
  2. Fail144,845 miles (+12,857)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,845 miles
    Test number
    877780605985
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp
  3. Pass131,988 miles (+10,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    131,988 miles
    Test number
    156389615077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass121,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    121,746 miles
    Test number
    163178178981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,746 miles (+3,172)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,746 miles
    Test number
    997651337323
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass118,574 miles (+10,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,574 miles
    Test number
    781527926603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,452 miles (+11,130)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    577870773942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,322 miles (+10,412)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    97,322 miles
    Test number
    604811335843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,910 miles (+10,562)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    655230060845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,348 miles (+11,747)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    794407756614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,601 miles (+14,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    64,601 miles
    Test number
    307324538759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,411 miles (+8,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,411 miles
    Test number
    507843812833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,063 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    951938767007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,695 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,695 miles
    Test number
    604051612935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,221 miles (+10,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    657214635153
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass16,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,526 miles
    Test number
    198464194482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 VSP

Does V30 VSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 VSP is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 VSP?
The MOT on V30 VSP is valid until 29 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 VSP done?
V30 VSP was recorded at 144,847 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 10,650 miles a year.
Has V30 VSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 VSP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V30 VSP 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 VSP find?
V30 VSP passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear diff damp.

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