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BMW 535

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,993 cc

L7 LXWMOT history

L7 LXW is a grey diesel BMW 535 first used on 24 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

L7 LXW grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,477 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 LXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 LXW was last recorded at 150,477 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,475 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,477 miles
  • 2024 – 146,413 miles
  • 2023 – 142,329 miles
  • 2022 – 138,392 miles
  • 2021 – 132,246 miles
  • 2020 – 120,754 miles
  • 2019 – 107,398 miles
  • 2017 – 93,419 miles
  • 2016 – 79,596 miles
  • 2015 – 67,469 miles
  • 2014 – 56,509 miles
  • 2013 – 46,602 miles
  • 2012 – 36,824 miles
  • 2011 – 29,302 miles
  • 2010 – 21,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,477 miles
  • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded sectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 245/40/19

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under trays fitted covering components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction strut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,477 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,477 miles
    Test number
    293547420352
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail150,475 miles (+4,062)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,475 miles
    Test number
    639523767840
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge of treaded section
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,413 miles (+4,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,413 miles
    Test number
    405612422974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,329 miles (+3,937)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    142,329 miles
    Test number
    383848134367
    • AdvisoryDamage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass138,392 miles (+6,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,392 miles
    Test number
    272461145497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass132,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    722093545090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,246 miles (+11,492)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,246 miles
    Test number
    476518276844
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,754 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,754 miles
    Test number
    353762957340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  9. Fail120,738 miles (+7,713)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,738 miles
    Test number
    812356425734
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foglamp innop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering components

  10. Pass113,025 miles (+5,627)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,025 miles
    Test number
    916629429446
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,398 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    107,398 miles
    Test number
    741766481772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail107,391 miles (+13,972)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    422015285234
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement break reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass93,419 miles (+13,823)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,419 miles
    Test number
    740702677174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,596 miles (+12,127)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,596 miles
    Test number
    590721660332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,469 miles (+10,960)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,469 miles
    Test number
    232739614238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    677151884298
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail56,509 miles (+9,907)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    239801984220
    • DangerousFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass46,602 miles (+9,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,602 miles
    Test number
    696186093235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,824 miles (+7,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,824 miles
    Test number
    677448292205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass29,302 miles (+7,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,302 miles
    Test number
    569667471232
    • NoteCuts in nsr tyre sidewall rim protector

  21. Pass21,913 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,913 miles
    Test number
    101101380276
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight cut in sidewall

  22. Fail21,913 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,913 miles
    Test number
    703211580274
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slight cut in sidewall

Questions about L7 LXW

Does L7 LXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 LXW is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 LXW?
The MOT on L7 LXW is valid until 8 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 LXW done?
L7 LXW was recorded at 150,477 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 8,493 miles a year.
Has L7 LXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 LXW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 LXW 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 LXW find?
L7 LXW passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'a' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - front arm, inner bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall, and 4 more.

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