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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L7 KWNMOT history

L7 KWN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
170,415 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 KWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 KWN was last recorded at 170,415 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,756 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
659 miles
Average per year
8,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,415 miles
  • 2024 – 155,857 miles
  • 2023 – 143,629 miles
  • 2022 – 132,389 miles
  • 2021 – 127,748 miles
  • 2020 – 122,785 miles
  • 2019 – 112,303 miles
  • 2018 – 100,936 miles
  • 2017 – 86,323 miles
  • 2016 – 80,426 miles
  • 2015 – 74,358 miles
  • 2014 – 67,152 miles
  • 2013 – 59,219 miles
  • 2012 – 44,972 miles
  • 2011 – 36,048 miles
  • 2010 – 28,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,415 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,415 miles (+659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    170,415 miles
    Test number
    550012977330
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail169,756 miles (+13,899)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,756 miles
    Test number
    852797881250
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass155,857 miles (+12,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,857 miles
    Test number
    515251405246
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass143,629 miles (+11,240)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,629 miles
    Test number
    961994645313
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass132,389 miles (+4,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    449041596046
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder coves fitted

  6. Pass127,748 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,748 miles
    Test number
    658632811439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail127,733 miles (+4,948)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,733 miles
    Test number
    927888980539
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass122,785 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,785 miles
    Test number
    951758382646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,303 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    690411983018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear reflectors on bumper painted over but reflectors in rear lights

  10. Fail112,303 miles (+11,367)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,303 miles
    Test number
    126433359150
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear reflectors on bumper painted over but reflectors in rear lights

  11. Pass100,936 miles (+14,613)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    100,936 miles
    Test number
    237020815185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,323 miles (+5,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    370411611651
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to perform smoke test

  13. Pass80,426 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,426 miles
    Test number
    602861025651
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre near legal limit

  14. Fail80,425 miles (+6,067)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    839606141970
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyre near legal limit

  15. Pass74,358 miles (+7,206)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    105960575130
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass67,152 miles (+7,933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,152 miles
    Test number
    615907834135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass59,219 miles (+14,247)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,219 miles
    Test number
    986160613174
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTER EDGE

  18. Pass44,972 miles (+8,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,972 miles
    Test number
    409231522185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,048 miles (+7,259)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,048 miles
    Test number
    657684501152
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  20. Pass28,789 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,789 miles
    Test number
    484115970092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)

Questions about L7 KWN

Does L7 KWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 KWN is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 KWN?
The MOT on L7 KWN is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 KWN done?
L7 KWN was recorded at 170,415 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 8,970 miles a year.
Has L7 KWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 KWN has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 KWN 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 KWN find?
L7 KWN passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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