BMW 520
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,171 cc
F7 AWJMOT history
F7 AWJ is a blue petrol BMW 520 first used on 27 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 142,310 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,551 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- F7 AWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,171 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
F7 AWJ was last recorded at 142,310 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 8,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,524 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,786 miles
- Average per year
- 5,551 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 142,310 miles
- 2025 – 133,524 miles
- 2024 – 133,010 miles
- 2022 – 126,404 miles
- 2021 – 122,917 miles
- 2020 – 115,934 miles
- 2019 – 105,661 miles
- 2018 – 96,459 miles
- 2017 – 82,605 miles
- 2016 – 74,287 miles
- 2015 – 65,415 miles
- 2014 – 62,058 miles
- 2013 – 57,642 miles
- 2012 – 54,355 miles
- 2011 – 50,701 miles
- 2010 – 47,188 miles
- 2009 – 42,909 miles
- 2008 – 38,903 miles
- 2007 – 34,968 miles
- 2006 – 30,382 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass142,310 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Aftermarket suspension fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,310 miles (+8,786)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 142,310 miles
- Test number
- 288590419866
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,524 miles (+514)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 133,524 miles
- Test number
- 688017238517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,010 miles (+31)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 133,010 miles
- Test number
- 684944682124
- AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail132,979 miles (+6,575)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,979 miles
- Test number
- 547439934712
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket Suspension fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,404 miles (+3,487)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 126,404 miles
- Test number
- 544347230891
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAftermarket suspension fitted
Pass122,917 miles (+36)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 122,917 miles
- Test number
- 999002313086
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,881 miles (+6,947)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,881 miles
- Test number
- 854466465950
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass115,934 miles (+10,273)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 115,934 miles
- Test number
- 564457451539
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,661 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,661 miles
- Test number
- 386797621599
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear)(rear section above differential (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear)(rear section beside tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met,system may require attention
Fail105,661 miles (+9,202)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,661 miles
- Test number
- 843981421299
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear)(rear section above differential (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear)(rear section beside tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency just met,system may require attention
Pass96,459 miles (+118)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 96,459 miles
- Test number
- 709766933518
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail96,341 miles (+13,736)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,341 miles
- Test number
- 549580278316
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,605 miles (+8,318)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 82,605 miles
- Test number
- 692677819566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,287 miles (+8,872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 74,287 miles
- Test number
- 330794227917
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,415 miles (+3,357)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 65,415 miles
- Test number
- 195982045034
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteUnderbody corrosion
Pass62,058 miles (+4,416)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 62,058 miles
- Test number
- 445182524090
- NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
Pass57,642 miles (+3,287)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 57,642 miles
- Test number
- 139216113072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 54,355 miles
- Test number
- 995491842014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,355 miles (+3,654)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,355 miles
- Test number
- 159801442068
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,701 miles (+3,513)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 50,701 miles
- Test number
- 488803741069
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass47,188 miles (+4,279)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 47,188 miles
- Test number
- 482534040004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,909 miles (+4,006)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,909 miles
- Test number
- 961345149008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,903 miles (+3,935)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 38,903 miles
- Test number
- 360000848005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,968 miles (+4,586)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 34,968 miles
- Test number
- 874230347046
- NoteBrake pedal appears spongy
Pass30,382 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 30,382 miles
- Test number
- 704806846070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,382 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,382 miles
- Test number
- 300255746060
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about F7 AWJ
- Does F7 AWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 AWJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on F7 AWJ?
- The MOT on F7 AWJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has F7 AWJ done?
- F7 AWJ was recorded at 142,310 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,551 miles a year.
- Has F7 AWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. F7 AWJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on F7 AWJ 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 F7 AWJ find?
- F7 AWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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