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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

7800 DKMOT history

7800 DK is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 74,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

7800 DK grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,175 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7800 DK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

7800 DK was last recorded at 74,175 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,802 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
2,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,175 miles
  • 2023 – 73,487 miles
  • 2022 – 72,720 miles
  • 2021 – 71,464 miles
  • 2019 – 69,299 miles
  • 2018 – 63,601 miles
  • 2017 – 58,979 miles
  • 2016 – 52,266 miles
  • 2015 – 47,040 miles
  • 2013 – 44,908 miles
  • 2012 – 42,743 miles
  • 2011 – 39,239 miles
  • 2010 – 34,602 miles
  • 2009 – 29,371 miles
  • 2008 – 22,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,175 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,175 miles (+373)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,175 miles
    Test number
    131947289437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass73,802 miles (+315)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    616250387721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,487 miles (+767)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    468832760112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass72,720 miles (+1,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,720 miles
    Test number
    425906440594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,464 miles (+2,165)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,464 miles
    Test number
    737694112075
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear[unable to see] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass69,299 miles (+5,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,299 miles
    Test number
    952463559866
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,601 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    649816398118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail63,601 miles (+4,622)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    481535606509
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass58,979 miles (+6,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,979 miles
    Test number
    702583904651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass52,266 miles (+5,226)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    474761721043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,040 miles (+2,132)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,040 miles
    Test number
    888035275073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    518501893228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,908 miles (+2)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,908 miles
    Test number
    759731093251
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,906 miles (+2,163)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,906 miles
    Test number
    748330993264
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass42,743 miles (+3,504)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,743 miles
    Test number
    187319182224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,239 miles (+4,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,239 miles
    Test number
    348317271406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass34,602 miles (+5,231)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,602 miles
    Test number
    571088170272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass29,371 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,371 miles
    Test number
    590832589230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,448 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,448 miles
    Test number
    664956668242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail22,443 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,443 miles
    Test number
    754113468241
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about 7800 DK

What vehicle is registration 7800 DK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7800 DK on a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Oct 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 7800 DK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 7800 DK is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 7800 DK?
The MOT on 7800 DK is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 7800 DK done?
7800 DK was recorded at 74,175 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 2,997 miles a year.
Has 7800 DK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7800 DK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2018.
Has the mileage on 7800 DK 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 7800 DK find?
7800 DK passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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