BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc
L7 NJEMOT history
L7 NJE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 121,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2027
- Mileage
- 121,475 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,675 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 NJE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 29 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 NJE was last recorded at 121,475 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,759 miles · 15 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,716 miles
- Average per year
- 5,675 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,475 miles
- 2025 – 116,759 miles
- 2024 – 109,382 miles
- 2023 – 102,123 miles
- 2022 – 94,723 miles
- 2021 – 84,855 miles
- 2020 – 74,257 miles
- 2019 – 69,647 miles
- 2018 – 65,550 miles
- 2017 – 59,294 miles
- 2016 – 53,934 miles
- 2015 – 47,980 miles
- 2014 – 45,317 miles
- 2013 – 42,819 miles
- 2012 – 40,455 miles
- 2011 – 36,643 miles
- 2010 – 31,681 miles
- 2009 – 24,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,475 miles (+4,716)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2027
- Odometer
- 121,475 miles
- Test number
- 557142869047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,759 miles (+7,377)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 116,759 miles
- Test number
- 255866404893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,382 miles (+7,259)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 109,382 miles
- Test number
- 257702276141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,123 miles (+7,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 102,123 miles
- Test number
- 734381621629
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,723 miles (+9,868)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 94,723 miles
- Test number
- 169516810289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,855 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 84,855 miles
- Test number
- 776103855912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail84,834 miles (+10,577)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,834 miles
- Test number
- 824328173640
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass74,257 miles (+4,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 74,257 miles
- Test number
- 367147250306
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,647 miles (+4,097)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,647 miles
- Test number
- 601376130085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,550 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 65,550 miles
- Test number
- 639128612332
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail65,550 miles (+6,256)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,550 miles
- Test number
- 382885960748
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass59,294 miles (+5,360)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 59,294 miles
- Test number
- 608611963321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,934 miles (+5,954)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 53,934 miles
- Test number
- 403347934412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,980 miles (+2,663)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 47,980 miles
- Test number
- 426479633569
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Pass45,317 miles (+2,498)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 45,317 miles
- Test number
- 926274294261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,819 miles (+2,364)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,819 miles
- Test number
- 359361263220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,455 miles (+3,812)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 40,455 miles
- Test number
- 378385562474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,643 miles (+4,962)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 36,643 miles
- Test number
- 668590151252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,681 miles (+7,104)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 31,681 miles
- Test number
- 334427640216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 24,577 miles
- Test number
- 703934559214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 NJE
- Does L7 NJE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 NJE is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 NJE?
- The MOT on L7 NJE is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 NJE done?
- L7 NJE was recorded at 121,475 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,675 miles a year.
- Has L7 NJE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 NJE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on L7 NJE 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 NJE find?
- L7 NJE passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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