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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L7 DSNMOT history

L7 DSN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,177 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,177 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 DSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 DSN was last recorded at 70,177 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,780 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,397 miles
Average per year
2,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,177 miles
  • 2025 – 68,780 miles
  • 2024 – 67,632 miles
  • 2023 – 66,315 miles
  • 2022 – 64,442 miles
  • 2021 – 62,587 miles
  • 2020 – 61,486 miles
  • 2019 – 58,992 miles
  • 2018 – 55,347 miles
  • 2017 – 51,973 miles
  • 2016 – 48,832 miles
  • 2015 – 46,874 miles
  • 2014 – 44,363 miles
  • 2013 – 40,545 miles
  • 2012 – 37,589 miles
  • 2011 – 35,508 miles
  • 2010 – 31,635 miles
  • 2009 – 23,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,177 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.

  • Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,177 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    788035916412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,780 miles (+1,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,780 miles
    Test number
    735987018853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass67,632 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    67,632 miles
    Test number
    456034078144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,315 miles (+1,873)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,315 miles
    Test number
    337515908717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,442 miles (+1,855)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,442 miles
    Test number
    233533661817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,587 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    547743773092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,486 miles (+2,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,486 miles
    Test number
    656739855071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion and rust on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks around all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring components
  8. Pass58,992 miles (+3,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,992 miles
    Test number
    821934428238
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  9. Pass55,347 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    55,347 miles
    Test number
    188114859269
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  10. Pass51,973 miles (+3,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    51,973 miles
    Test number
    734903062109
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  11. Pass48,832 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,832 miles
    Test number
    210565315299
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
  12. Pass46,874 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,874 miles
    Test number
    636615995170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,363 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,363 miles
    Test number
    987584204254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,545 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    247543293117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,589 miles (+2,081)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,589 miles
    Test number
    187871602291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,508 miles (+3,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,508 miles
    Test number
    128077701274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass31,635 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    880255110240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,762 miles
    Test number
    423694429375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 DSN

Does L7 DSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 DSN is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 DSN?
The MOT on L7 DSN is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 DSN done?
L7 DSN was recorded at 70,177 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,788 miles a year.
Has L7 DSN ever failed its MOT?
No. L7 DSN has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L7 DSN 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 L7 DSN find?
L7 DSN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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