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BMW 535

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L7 HKYMOT history

L7 HKY is a silver diesel BMW 535 first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L7 HKY silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,691 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HKY was last recorded at 176,691 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,628 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
8,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,691 miles
  • 2025 – 167,345 miles
  • 2024 – 159,403 miles
  • 2023 – 150,444 miles
  • 2022 – 143,492 miles
  • 2021 – 137,353 miles
  • 2020 – 130,421 miles
  • 2019 – 122,221 miles
  • 2018 – 111,741 miles
  • 2017 – 97,372 miles
  • 2016 – 82,019 miles
  • 2015 – 71,016 miles
  • 2014 – 60,536 miles
  • 2013 – 53,824 miles
  • 2012 – 44,930 miles
  • 2011 – 34,712 miles
  • 2010 – 29,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,691 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear seat belt not accessible at time of test. Seats folded down.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,691 miles (+63)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,691 miles
    Test number
    708508203108
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail176,628 miles (+9,283)2 major2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,628 miles
    Test number
    708091238217
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass167,345 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,345 miles
    Test number
    303358547899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail167,341 miles (+7,938)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,341 miles
    Test number
    342680835775
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,403 miles (+8,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    159,403 miles
    Test number
    890823623647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Air springs badly perishing

  6. Pass150,444 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,444 miles
    Test number
    782131500328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,492 miles (+6,139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,492 miles
    Test number
    905825943049
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,353 miles (+6,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    137,353 miles
    Test number
    611714025421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass130,421 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    485655080654
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not accessible at time of test. Seats folded down.

  10. Fail130,421 miles (+8,200)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,421 miles
    Test number
    737713778015
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryRear seat belt not accessible at time of test. Seats folded down.

  11. Pass122,221 miles (+10,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,221 miles
    Test number
    848189398556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted plastic covers in engine bay and underbody restricting view of some components

  12. Pass111,741 miles (+7,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,741 miles
    Test number
    415957846384
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

  13. Pass104,632 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    104,632 miles
    Test number
    854908471945
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

  14. Fail104,628 miles (+7,256)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,628 miles
    Test number
    202612950131
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

  15. Pass97,372 miles (+15,353)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,372 miles
    Test number
    483532988916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,019 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,019 miles
    Test number
    222262965284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,016 miles (+10,480)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,016 miles
    Test number
    925204105114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,536 miles (+6,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    499766904169
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass53,824 miles (+8,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    619149773050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,930 miles (+10,218)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,930 miles
    Test number
    986652582090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,712 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    497523561039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,761 miles
    Test number
    163374080422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L7 HKY

Does L7 HKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 HKY is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 HKY?
The MOT on L7 HKY is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 HKY done?
L7 HKY was recorded at 176,691 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 8,894 miles a year.
Has L7 HKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HKY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 HKY 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 HKY find?
L7 HKY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, and 1 more.

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