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BMW 5 Series

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,494 cc

7 CLJMOT history

7 CLJ is a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 22,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

7 CLJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
22,323 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
7 CLJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

7 CLJ was last recorded at 22,323 miles on 23 May 2025, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,176 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,323 miles
  • 2024 – 22,176 miles
  • 2023 – 22,086 miles
  • 2022 – 21,846 miles
  • 2021 – 21,276 miles
  • 2020 – 21,021 miles
  • 2019 – 20,710 miles
  • 2018 – 20,359 miles
  • 2017 – 20,019 miles
  • 2016 – 19,650 miles
  • 2015 – 19,078 miles
  • 2014 – 18,287 miles
  • 2013 – 17,414 miles
  • 2012 – 16,355 miles
  • 2011 – 15,527 miles
  • 2010 – 14,560 miles
  • 2009 – 13,712 miles
  • 2008 – 13,001 miles
  • 2007 – 11,941 miles
  • 2006 – 11,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All tyres are cracking and perishing and are 20 years old

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front suspension arms have slight movement in bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both front suspension arms have slight movement in bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,323 miles (+147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    22,323 miles
    Test number
    764389105108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,176 miles (+90)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    22,176 miles
    Test number
    372903514284
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking and perishing and are more then 20 years old
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass22,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    22,086 miles
    Test number
    994092904363
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking and perishing and are 20 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have slight movement in bushes
  4. Fail22,086 miles (+240)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,086 miles
    Test number
    983379763788
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking and perishing and are 20 years old
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have slight movement in bushes
  5. Pass21,846 miles (+570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    21,846 miles
    Test number
    315449999331
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking and perishing and are 20 years old.
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have slight movement in bushes.
  6. Pass21,276 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    21,276 miles
    Test number
    362037416956
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have slight movement in bushes.
  7. Pass21,021 miles (+311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    21,021 miles
    Test number
    289021025261
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are starting to crack and perish. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms have sight movement in bushes.
  8. Pass20,710 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    20,710 miles
    Test number
    624224823694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass20,359 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,359 miles
    Test number
    962578636749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,019 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    639955536586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,650 miles (+572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,650 miles
    Test number
    369791863213
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have age related cracking
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads look low and a brake check is needed
  12. Pass19,078 miles (+791)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,078 miles
    Test number
    917219545166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteALL TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE 13 YEARS OLD
  13. Pass18,287 miles (+873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    18,287 miles
    Test number
    218318224166
    • NoteAll four tyres are starting to perish
  14. Pass17,414 miles (+1,059)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,414 miles
    Test number
    278380933414
    • NoteAll tyres are deteriorating small cracks in tread's
  15. Pass16,355 miles (+828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    16,355 miles
    Test number
    526354022115
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly perished inbetween tread
  16. Pass15,527 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    15,527 miles
    Test number
    638833141188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,560 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,560 miles
    Test number
    334143410133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,712 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,712 miles
    Test number
    721707919133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,001 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,001 miles
    Test number
    214748248198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass11,941 miles (+925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,941 miles
    Test number
    663251157196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    11,016 miles
    Test number
    724210356118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 7 CLJ

What vehicle is registration 7 CLJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 7 CLJ on a black petrol BMW 5 Series first used on 2 Jun 2003. 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 7 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 7 CLJ expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 7 CLJ?
The MOT on 7 CLJ expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 7 CLJ done?
7 CLJ was recorded at 22,323 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 596 miles a year.
Has 7 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 7 CLJ has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2023.
Has the mileage on 7 CLJ 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 7 CLJ find?
7 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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