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BMW 5 Series

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

F7 RULMOT history

F7 RUL is a black diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 1 Mar 2013. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 132,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.

F7 RUL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
132,976 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 RUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
1 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
14 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 RUL was last recorded at 132,976 miles on 14 May 2025, 10,755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,221 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
10,755 miles
Average per year
12,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,976 miles
  • 2024 – 122,221 miles
  • 2023 – 115,753 miles
  • 2022 – 102,171 miles
  • 2020 – 89,004 miles
  • 2019 – 45,220 miles
  • 2018 – 41,172 miles
  • 2017 – 34,774 miles
  • 2016 – 26,777 miles
  • 2015 – 16,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,976 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,976 miles (+10,755)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    132,976 miles
    Test number
    167221288223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,221 miles (+6,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,221 miles
    Test number
    908076784067
    • 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass115,753 miles (+13,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    115,753 miles
    Test number
    118984801314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,171 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    500424351583
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail102,159 miles (+13,155)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,159 miles
    Test number
    580141707164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass89,004 miles (+43,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    366869242518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass45,220 miles (+4,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,220 miles
    Test number
    158681280342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass41,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    630364411217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,172 miles (+6,398)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,172 miles
    Test number
    102460508565
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass34,774 miles (+7,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,774 miles
    Test number
    590530944782
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass26,777 miles (+10,548)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    707274021970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,229 miles
    Test number
    435362848171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 RUL

Does F7 RUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 RUL expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 RUL?
The MOT on F7 RUL expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 RUL done?
F7 RUL was recorded at 132,976 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 12,163 miles a year.
Has F7 RUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 RUL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on F7 RUL 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 RUL find?
F7 RUL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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