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BMW 523

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 2,494 cc

L7 LDVMOT history

L7 LDV is a green petrol BMW 523 first used on 18 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
134,298 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LDV was last recorded at 134,298 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,294 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,298 miles
  • 2025 – 131,519 miles
  • 2024 – 129,395 miles
  • 2023 – 127,909 miles
  • 2022 – 126,482 miles
  • 2021 – 124,799 miles
  • 2020 – 123,564 miles
  • 2018 – 121,101 miles
  • 2017 – 120,245 miles
  • 2016 – 118,178 miles
  • 2015 – 116,325 miles
  • 2014 – 114,604 miles
  • 2013 – 112,271 miles
  • 2012 – 110,524 miles
  • 2011 – 108,905 miles
  • 2010 – 106,393 miles
  • 2009 – 103,361 miles
  • 2008 – 100,542 miles
  • 2007 – 97,887 miles
  • 2006 – 95,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,298 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,298 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    134,298 miles
    Test number
    607086964118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail134,294 miles (+2,775)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,294 miles
    Test number
    879782236952
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass131,519 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,519 miles
    Test number
    777244210309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail131,519 miles (+2,124)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,519 miles
    Test number
    964553878942
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass129,395 miles (+1,486)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    129,395 miles
    Test number
    848723102654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass127,909 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,909 miles
    Test number
    667956290116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass126,482 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    126,482 miles
    Test number
    449354399178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    283925233791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,799 miles (+1,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    206184430679
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass123,564 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,564 miles
    Test number
    987363218267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,101 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    471184610635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,245 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,245 miles
    Test number
    106110423994
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail120,229 miles (+2,051)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,229 miles
    Test number
    709492682939
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass118,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    172960874705
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail118,178 miles (+1,853)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,178 miles
    Test number
    548705547968
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass116,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    116,325 miles
    Test number
    289855158065
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail116,318 miles (+1,714)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,318 miles
    Test number
    664284534655
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass114,604 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    336935954403
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail114,604 miles (+2,333)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,604 miles
    Test number
    548135654243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inner shoulders
    • NoteNearside parking brake may need adjustment

  20. Pass112,271 miles (+1,747)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    335057363258
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  21. Pass110,524 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,524 miles
    Test number
    985214552254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail110,502 miles (+1,597)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,502 miles
    Test number
    395970252286
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOther metal brake pipes coated with grease appear good but unable to true check!

  23. Pass108,905 miles (+2,512)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,905 miles
    Test number
    846493871217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,393 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,393 miles
    Test number
    482348610220
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass103,361 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,361 miles
    Test number
    121102609211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,542 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,542 miles
    Test number
    922716728219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,887 miles (+2,555)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    97,887 miles
    Test number
    200079127295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    95,332 miles
    Test number
    401896886266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 LDV

Does L7 LDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LDV is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 LDV?
The MOT on L7 LDV is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 LDV done?
L7 LDV was recorded at 134,298 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 1,997 miles a year.
Has L7 LDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LDV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 LDV 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 LDV find?
L7 LDV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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