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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L7 FAYMOT history

L7 FAY is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 49,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,505 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
24 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FAY was last recorded at 49,505 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 4,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,156 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,349 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,505 miles
  • 2025 – 45,156 miles
  • 2024 – 41,647 miles
  • 2023 – 38,819 miles
  • 2022 – 35,371 miles
  • 2021 – 32,236 miles
  • 2020 – 29,158 miles
  • 2019 – 24,622 miles
  • 2018 – 18,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,505 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 17 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,505 miles (+4,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,505 miles
    Test number
    824678372678
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass45,156 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    523104576098
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully view inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass41,647 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    41,647 miles
    Test number
    788924221782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,819 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    38,819 miles
    Test number
    482960040904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner edge no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass35,371 miles (+3,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    577994752476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,236 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,236 miles
    Test number
    244246019998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,158 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,158 miles
    Test number
    850817067404
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Fail29,145 miles (+4,523)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,145 miles
    Test number
    465160271501
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  9. Pass24,622 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,622 miles
    Test number
    347955521164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    18,620 miles
    Test number
    527127740663
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

Questions about L7 FAY

Does L7 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FAY is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FAY?
The MOT on L7 FAY is valid until 15 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 FAY done?
L7 FAY was recorded at 49,505 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has L7 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FAY has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 FAY 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 FAY find?
L7 FAY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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