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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

X30 WMSMOT history

X30 WMS is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 200,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

X30 WMS black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
200,578 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X30 WMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X30 WMS was last recorded at 200,578 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4,368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,210 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,368 miles
Average per year
10,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,578 miles
  • 2025 – 196,210 miles
  • 2024 – 190,243 miles
  • 2023 – 184,555 miles
  • 2022 – 174,519 miles
  • 2021 – 160,844 miles
  • 2020 – 145,941 miles
  • 2019 – 136,727 miles
  • 2018 – 126,070 miles
  • 2017 – 115,829 miles
  • 2016 – 109,888 miles
  • 2015 – 100,365 miles
  • 2014 – 81,887 miles
  • 2013 – 66,219 miles
  • 2012 – 56,360 miles
  • 2011 – 44,208 miles
  • 2010 – 31,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,578 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front to Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryGeneral CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front bonnet stays weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wind screen stone chipped centre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    200,578 miles
    Test number
    810738055067
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front to Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail200,578 miles (+4,368)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,578 miles
    Test number
    915304526544
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front to Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass196,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    196,210 miles
    Test number
    480326589191
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail196,210 miles (+5,967)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,210 miles
    Test number
    891072079344
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass190,243 miles (+5,688)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,243 miles
    Test number
    937038594145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  6. Pass184,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,555 miles
    Test number
    244330066781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Fail184,555 miles (+10,036)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,555 miles
    Test number
    757644187111
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass174,519 miles (+13,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    174,519 miles
    Test number
    570050230396
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass160,844 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    160,844 miles
    Test number
    420429743584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail160,844 miles (+14,903)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,844 miles
    Test number
    413948233272
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass145,941 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    145,941 miles
    Test number
    319835886168
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet stays weak
    • AdvisoryWind screen stone chipped centre
  12. Fail145,941 miles (+9,214)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,941 miles
    Test number
    789847956555
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective brake servo hose collapsed (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet stays weak
    • AdvisoryWind screen stone chipped centre
  13. Pass136,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,727 miles
    Test number
    857785730710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail136,726 miles (+10,656)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,726 miles
    Test number
    201981720455
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass126,070 miles (+10,241)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    484788439159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,829 miles (+5,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    204740837225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass109,888 miles (+9,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    412024389917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass100,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    447983285149
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail100,365 miles (+18,478)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,365 miles
    Test number
    525522385180
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass81,887 miles (+15,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,887 miles
    Test number
    779667734118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,219 miles (+9,859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,219 miles
    Test number
    216594343157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Fail56,360 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    146912832178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass56,360 miles (+12,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    686212532120
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass44,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    557011431177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail44,208 miles (+13,010)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    735101731152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  26. Pass31,198 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    443996170065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge
  27. Fail31,198 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    673736370031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Questions about X30 WMS

Does X30 WMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X30 WMS is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X30 WMS?
The MOT on X30 WMS is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X30 WMS done?
X30 WMS was recorded at 200,578 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 10,284 miles a year.
Has X30 WMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X30 WMS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X30 WMS 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 X30 WMS find?
X30 WMS passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively front to rear; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); general corrosion, and 1 more.

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