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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L7 RVVMOT history

L7 RVV is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 145,245 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

L7 RVV blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
145,245 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 RVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L7 RVV was last recorded at 145,245 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 6,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,401 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
6,844 miles
Average per year
7,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 145,245 miles
  • 2021 – 138,401 miles
  • 2020 – 132,049 miles
  • 2019 – 125,026 miles
  • 2018 – 118,639 miles
  • 2017 – 109,195 miles
  • 2016 – 104,664 miles
  • 2015 – 95,754 miles
  • 2014 – 88,311 miles
  • 2013 – 79,385 miles
  • 2012 – 70,810 miles
  • 2011 – 63,604 miles
  • 2010 – 56,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,245 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges, worn to 2mm tread. strongly advised to change (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,245 miles (+6,844)2 dangerous9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,245 miles
    Test number
    354768379903
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edges, worn to 2mm tread. strongly advised to change (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass138,401 miles (+6,352)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,401 miles
    Test number
    998387310532
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight play from link bar attached to rear suspension arm and next too rose joint bush
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine crank pulley rubber splitting

  3. Pass132,049 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    416951584841
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail132,048 miles (+7,022)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,048 miles
    Test number
    468792631008
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass125,026 miles (+6,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,026 miles
    Test number
    304598674873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,639 miles (+9,444)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    118,639 miles
    Test number
    946258126661
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp dipped beam slightly reduced light output
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass109,195 miles (+4,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    625124772831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass104,664 miles (+8,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,664 miles
    Test number
    855012275144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers,undertrays and plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view prior to test

  9. Pass95,754 miles (+7,443)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    95,754 miles
    Test number
    609327412918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    999912864283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail88,296 miles (+8,911)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,296 miles
    Test number
    395022364279
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre tread cracking

  12. Pass79,385 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    939083153281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,347 miles (+8,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,347 miles
    Test number
    968178543283
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,810 miles (+7,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    365484632430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,604 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,604 miles
    Test number
    765509241252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,530 miles
    Test number
    210207950284
    • 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)

Questions about L7 RVV

Does L7 RVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 RVV expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 RVV?
The MOT on L7 RVV expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 RVV done?
L7 RVV was recorded at 145,245 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 7,296 miles a year.
Has L7 RVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 RVV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 RVV 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 RVV find?
L7 RVV failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56%; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front windscreen wiper not working, and 11 more.

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