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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L7 GUTMOT history

L7 GUT is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
192,746 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,662 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GUT was last recorded at 192,746 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 10,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,737 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,009 miles
Average per year
8,662 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,746 miles
  • 2024 – 182,737 miles
  • 2023 – 175,160 miles
  • 2021 – 163,179 miles
  • 2020 – 156,884 miles
  • 2019 – 146,801 miles
  • 2018 – 138,786 miles
  • 2017 – 134,367 miles
  • 2016 – 123,531 miles
  • 2015 – 116,922 miles
  • 2014 – 106,686 miles
  • 2013 – 97,226 miles
  • 2012 – 83,775 miles
  • 2010 – 63,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,746 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,746 miles (+10,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    192,746 miles
    Test number
    790009291975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,737 miles (+7,577)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    182,737 miles
    Test number
    988587101333
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 m/m tread (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass175,160 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,160 miles
    Test number
    970443221824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail175,108 miles (+7,212)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,108 miles
    Test number
    446151279638
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass167,896 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,896 miles
    Test number
    169333686773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass163,179 miles (+6,295)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,179 miles
    Test number
    799945194816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,884 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,884 miles
    Test number
    767570265742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,801 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    146,801 miles
    Test number
    260954074650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,786 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    138,786 miles
    Test number
    766372540370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,767 miles (+4,400)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,767 miles
    Test number
    473588231094
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass134,367 miles (+10,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,367 miles
    Test number
    930747513416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass123,531 miles (+6,609)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,531 miles
    Test number
    612136725100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,922 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,922 miles
    Test number
    159134235038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,838 miles (+10,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,838 miles
    Test number
    518858325081
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass106,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,686 miles
    Test number
    308459524048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,686 miles (+9,460)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,686 miles
    Test number
    348968324027
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass97,226 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,226 miles
    Test number
    239173563083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail97,169 miles (+13,394)2 dangerous2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,169 miles
    Test number
    619949853002
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise tracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass83,775 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    388789952076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil level low.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail83,775 miles (+20,033)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    638879052031
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil level low.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass63,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,742 miles
    Test number
    471527440370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GUT

Does L7 GUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GUT is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 GUT?
The MOT on L7 GUT is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GUT done?
L7 GUT was recorded at 192,746 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 8,662 miles a year.
Has L7 GUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GUT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L7 GUT 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 GUT find?
L7 GUT passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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