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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

F7 LCDMOT history

F7 LCD is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 196,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2023
Mileage
196,164 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 LCD
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
22 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 LCD was last recorded at 196,164 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 9,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,474 miles · 16 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
9,690 miles
Average per year
11,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 196,164 miles
  • 2021 – 186,474 miles
  • 2020 – 178,701 miles
  • 2019 – 170,135 miles
  • 2018 – 162,753 miles
  • 2017 – 155,309 miles
  • 2016 – 144,550 miles
  • 2015 – 113,527 miles
  • 2014 – 130,844 miles
  • 2013 – 123,768 miles
  • 2012 – 104,249 miles
  • 2011 – 87,985 miles
  • 2010 – 69,519 miles
  • 2009 – 47,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,164 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers under trays fitted

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,164 miles (+9,690)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    196,164 miles
    Test number
    598195844115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers under trays fitted

  2. Pass186,474 miles (+7,773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,474 miles
    Test number
    121177946525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,701 miles
    Test number
    840062316167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,701 miles (+8,566)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,701 miles
    Test number
    412680148945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass170,135 miles (+7,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    170,135 miles
    Test number
    886841593046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass162,753 miles (+7,444)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    162,753 miles
    Test number
    468017973937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,309 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,309 miles
    Test number
    309952821777
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail155,298 miles (+10,748)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,298 miles
    Test number
    227526548443
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass144,550 miles (+31,023)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    144,550 miles
    Test number
    839006116893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,527 miles
    Test number
    426189265081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,527 miles (+2,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,527 miles
    Test number
    706029965006
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass130,844 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,844 miles
    Test number
    437709024413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,768 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    407087193281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  14. Fail123,768 miles (+19,519)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    369806193201
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  15. Pass104,249 miles (+16,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    104,249 miles
    Test number
    866575982262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,985 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,985 miles
    Test number
    236571691226
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass87,985 miles (+18,466)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,985 miles
    Test number
    396331491454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    392831890452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail69,519 miles (+21,576)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    173847680248
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass47,943 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,943 miles
    Test number
    190615169215
    • 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)

Questions about F7 LCD

Does F7 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 LCD expired on 12 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 LCD?
The MOT on F7 LCD expired on 12 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 LCD done?
F7 LCD was recorded at 196,164 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 11,896 miles a year.
Has F7 LCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 LCD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on F7 LCD 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 LCD find?
F7 LCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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