BMW 5 Series
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc
L7 GBYMOT history
L7 GBY is a silver diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 19 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,799 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 198,799 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 GBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 5 Series
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 19 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 GBY was last recorded at 198,799 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 3,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 195,630 miles · 16 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,169 miles
- Average per year
- 9,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 198,799 miles
- 2023 – 195,630 miles
- 2022 – 192,184 miles
- 2021 – 189,818 miles
- 2020 – 186,491 miles
- 2019 – 181,569 miles
- 2018 – 167,146 miles
- 2017 – 150,319 miles
- 2016 – 133,413 miles
- 2015 – 127,938 miles
- 2014 – 117,833 miles
- 2013 – 115,279 miles
- 2012 – 103,911 miles
- 2011 – 95,594 miles
- 2010 – 68,665 miles
- 2009 – 61,657 miles
- 2008 – 42,806 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,799 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve of travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,799 miles (+3,169)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 198,799 miles
- Test number
- 506649963345
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve of travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass195,630 miles (+3,446)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 195,630 miles
- Test number
- 873297806046
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass192,184 miles (+2,366)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 192,184 miles
- Test number
- 898413160431
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass189,818 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 189,818 miles
- Test number
- 337896224635
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail189,818 miles (+3,327)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,818 miles
- Test number
- 196722260676
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,491 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 186,491 miles
- Test number
- 997522011804
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear acros axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail186,491 miles (+4,922)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,491 miles
- Test number
- 253715245729
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear acros axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass181,569 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 181,569 miles
- Test number
- 244666417626
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail181,569 miles (+14,423)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,569 miles
- Test number
- 989856865190
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass167,146 miles (+16,827)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 167,146 miles
- Test number
- 336548328262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,319 miles (+16,906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 150,319 miles
- Test number
- 171061187411
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass133,413 miles (+5,475)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 133,413 miles
- Test number
- 662021551091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,938 miles (+10,105)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 127,938 miles
- Test number
- 908933750211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,833 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 117,833 miles
- Test number
- 388144354255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,279 miles (+11,368)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 115,279 miles
- Test number
- 469009443272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,911 miles (+8,317)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 103,911 miles
- Test number
- 787191852244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,594 miles (+26,929)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 95,594 miles
- Test number
- 588412061261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,665 miles (+7,008)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 68,665 miles
- Test number
- 453019410229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,657 miles (+18,851)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 61,657 miles
- Test number
- 851369699118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 42,806 miles
- Test number
- 320781328213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 GBY
- Does L7 GBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L7 GBY expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L7 GBY?
- The MOT on L7 GBY expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L7 GBY done?
- L7 GBY was recorded at 198,799 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 9,685 miles a year.
- Has L7 GBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 GBY has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on L7 GBY 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 GBY find?
- L7 GBY passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 3 more.
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