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BMW M5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,941 cc

L7 FODMOT history

L7 FOD is a blue petrol BMW M5 first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 104,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

L7 FOD blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
104,120 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
M5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,941 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FOD was last recorded at 104,120 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 3,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,450 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,670 miles
Average per year
3,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,120 miles
  • 2024 – 100,450 miles
  • 2022 – 99,546 miles
  • 2021 – 98,503 miles
  • 2020 – 96,006 miles
  • 2017 – 93,573 miles
  • 2016 – 84,925 miles
  • 2014 – 80,420 miles
  • 2013 – 78,607 miles
  • 2012 – 76,049 miles
  • 2011 – 74,138 miles
  • 2009 – 65,621 miles
  • 2008 – 53,833 miles
  • 2007 – 51,239 miles
  • 2005 – 37,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,120 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside main ,front to rear brake pipe ccorroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear main brake pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,120 miles (+3,670)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,120 miles
    Test number
    413456127913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,450 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,450 miles
    Test number
    651664442024
    • AdvisoryFuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail100,429 miles (+883)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,429 miles
    Test number
    240893652801
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded

  4. Pass99,546 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,546 miles
    Test number
    815960775745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,503 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,503 miles
    Test number
    899609798975
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside main ,front to rear brake pipe ccorroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail98,431 miles (+2,425)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    156216355336
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working no response from washer pump (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside main ,front to rear brake pipe ccorroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass96,006 miles (+2,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    507626274931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  8. Pass93,573 miles (+8,648)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,573 miles
    Test number
    351183870552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,925 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,925 miles
    Test number
    346169729519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,924 miles (+4,504)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,924 miles
    Test number
    687081951027
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing D bush and holder (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass80,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    378442204372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,420 miles (+1,813)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    479212904305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass78,607 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    326483223360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass76,049 miles (+1,911)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    937004012354
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NotePlay in offside rear lower suspension rose joints
    • NotePossible oil/fluid leak cannot see fully due to under engine trims
    • NoteCorrosion fuel pipe underneath vehicle

  15. Pass74,138 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    74,138 miles
    Test number
    839471781299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,621 miles (+11,788)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,621 miles
    Test number
    372458869422
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass53,833 miles (+2,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,833 miles
    Test number
    502490188276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,239 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,239 miles
    Test number
    171840977202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,179 miles (+13,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    363108467437
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Pass37,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    37,604 miles
    Test number
    534191075274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 FOD

Does L7 FOD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 FOD expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 FOD?
The MOT on L7 FOD expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 FOD done?
L7 FOD was recorded at 104,120 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
Has L7 FOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FOD has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 FOD 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 FOD find?
L7 FOD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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