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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,995 cc

L7 MBWMOT history

L7 MBW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 54,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
54,746 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MBW was last recorded at 54,746 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 1,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,612 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,134 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,746 miles
  • 2025 – 53,612 miles
  • 2024 – 48,623 miles
  • 2023 – 40,369 miles
  • 2022 – 34,887 miles
  • 2021 – 29,106 miles
  • 2020 – 24,704 miles
  • 2019 – 19,203 miles
  • 2018 – 16,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,746 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Some corrosion on rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 30 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,746 miles (+1,134)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    54,746 miles
    Test number
    149591283857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,612 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,612 miles
    Test number
    932505892809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,623 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    244767629843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,606 miles (+8,237)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,606 miles
    Test number
    745559493926
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass40,369 miles (+5,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,369 miles
    Test number
    268623157651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear brake discs

  6. Pass34,887 miles (+5,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    34,887 miles
    Test number
    947908664409
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly lipped/worn
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on rear brake discs

  7. Pass29,106 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,106 miles
    Test number
    508183863202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    820748538298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,704 miles (+5,501)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,704 miles
    Test number
    679233938581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall large bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass19,203 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    19,203 miles
    Test number
    626468325800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,342 miles
    Test number
    214568719816
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L7 MBW

Does L7 MBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MBW is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 MBW?
The MOT on L7 MBW is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MBW done?
L7 MBW was recorded at 54,746 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has L7 MBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MBW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 MBW 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 MBW find?
L7 MBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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