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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

F7 RNYMOT history

F7 RNY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 285,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
285,213 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
17,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 RNY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 RNY was last recorded at 285,213 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 6,380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2017: 14,474 miles, lower than 116,635 miles on 2 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
278,833 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,380 miles
Average per year
17,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 285,213 miles
  • 2025 – 278,833 miles
  • 2024 – 266,673 miles
  • 2023 – 253,170 miles
  • 2022 – 232,841 miles
  • 2021 – 215,024 miles
  • 2020 – 198,710 miles
  • 2019 – 184,050 miles
  • 2018 – 170,775 miles
  • 2017 – 144,273 miles
  • 2016 – 116,635 miles
  • 2015 – 93,033 miles
  • 2014 – 76,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake warning light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,213 miles (+6,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    285,213 miles
    Test number
    978157066193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass278,833 miles (+12,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    278,833 miles
    Test number
    787519355594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass266,673 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    266,673 miles
    Test number
    423470268929
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail266,673 miles (+13,503)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,673 miles
    Test number
    859955471230
    • Repaired at testFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass253,170 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    253,170 miles
    Test number
    488723613314
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail253,169 miles (+20,328)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,169 miles
    Test number
    905789283089
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass232,841 miles (+17,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    232,841 miles
    Test number
    893007025749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass215,024 miles (+16,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    215,024 miles
    Test number
    240784816057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass198,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    198,710 miles
    Test number
    721903802020
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail198,710 miles (+14,660)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,710 miles
    Test number
    224314310615
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,050 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,050 miles
    Test number
    997878037743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail184,042 miles (+13,267)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,042 miles
    Test number
    489170966055
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 both rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass170,775 miles (+26,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    170,775 miles
    Test number
    965365894551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass144,273 miles (+129,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    144,273 miles
    Test number
    574217470722
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  15. Fail14,474 miles (-102,161)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,474 miles
    Test number
    740510521513
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on

  16. Pass116,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    313148708380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail116,635 miles (+23,602)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,635 miles
    Test number
    961548775705
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    259847645138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,033 miles (+16,803)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    968617745175
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass76,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    655198534293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 RNY

Does F7 RNY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 RNY is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 RNY?
The MOT on F7 RNY is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 RNY done?
F7 RNY was recorded at 285,213 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 17,352 miles a year.
Has F7 RNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 RNY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on F7 RNY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F7 RNY find?
F7 RNY passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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