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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L7 EPEMOT history

L7 EPE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,862 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 EPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 EPE was last recorded at 131,862 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,907 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,955 miles
Average per year
4,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,862 miles
  • 2025 – 127,907 miles
  • 2024 – 124,212 miles
  • 2023 – 123,718 miles
  • 2022 – 121,510 miles
  • 2021 – 113,905 miles
  • 2020 – 106,674 miles
  • 2019 – 101,868 miles
  • 2018 – 98,675 miles
  • 2017 – 96,343 miles
  • 2016 – 92,679 miles
  • 2015 – 87,469 miles
  • 2014 – 83,291 miles
  • 2013 – 79,470 miles
  • 2012 – 76,211 miles
  • 2011 – 70,584 miles
  • 2010 – 64,964 miles
  • 2009 – 55,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,862 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,862 miles (+3,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    568539878472
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    127,907 miles
    Test number
    887767893124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail127,907 miles (+3,695)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,907 miles
    Test number
    684282125594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass124,212 miles (+494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,212 miles
    Test number
    170008300467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,718 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,718 miles
    Test number
    619929087230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail123,710 miles (+2,200)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,710 miles
    Test number
    518667308637
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,510 miles (+7,605)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,510 miles
    Test number
    952404076702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,905 miles (+7,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    886515787155
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexy deteriorating

  9. Pass106,674 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    752198097433
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail106,674 miles (+4,806)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,674 miles
    Test number
    426394580733
    • MajorNearside Front Brake insecure backing plate (1.1.21 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,868 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,868 miles
    Test number
    456669185820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail101,857 miles (+3,182)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,857 miles
    Test number
    266025069259
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass98,675 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    707497749594
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail98,672 miles (+2,329)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,672 miles
    Test number
    227130563689
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner tyre wall.(Tyre size 245/40 R18 93Y Run Flat) (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Feed to flex hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass96,343 miles (+3,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,343 miles
    Test number
    115612359768
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass92,679 miles (+5,210)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,679 miles
    Test number
    515468699423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at the flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

  17. Fail87,469 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    596832825002
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass87,469 miles (+4,178)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    87,469 miles
    Test number
    679902625042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass83,291 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    736363824060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre low inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroding

  20. Fail83,291 miles (+3,821)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,291 miles
    Test number
    839152224073
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre low inside edge
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroding

  21. Pass79,470 miles (+3,259)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    788062323014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEmissions test,station equipment unable to detect smoke sample,emission clear.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass76,211 miles (+5,627)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    137094422437
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass70,584 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,584 miles
    Test number
    156421231049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,564 miles (+5,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,564 miles
    Test number
    956527521088
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass64,964 miles (+9,574)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    652340420035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    55,390 miles
    Test number
    853878129043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 EPE

Does L7 EPE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 EPE is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 EPE?
The MOT on L7 EPE is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 EPE done?
L7 EPE was recorded at 131,862 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,497 miles a year.
Has L7 EPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 EPE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 EPE 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 EPE find?
L7 EPE passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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