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BMW 518

Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

L7 ULOMOT history

L7 ULO is a brown diesel BMW 518 first used on 4 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 173,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L7 ULO brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,003 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 ULO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
518
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
4 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 ULO was last recorded at 173,003 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,001 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
11,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,003 miles
  • 2025 – 158,358 miles
  • 2024 – 145,140 miles
  • 2023 – 134,635 miles
  • 2021 – 125,152 miles
  • 2020 – 115,290 miles
  • 2019 – 107,007 miles
  • 2018 – 93,435 miles
  • 2017 – 81,113 miles
  • 2016 – 68,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,003 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear diff oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm connected to the shocker

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,003 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,003 miles
    Test number
    194535975602
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  2. Fail173,001 miles (+14,643)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,001 miles
    Test number
    177972627495
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight arm, ball joint facing down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  3. Pass158,358 miles (+13,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,358 miles
    Test number
    526605481687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,140 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,140 miles
    Test number
    882778681849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,125 miles (+10,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,125 miles
    Test number
    522318925799
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,635 miles
    Test number
    974638109900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm connected to the shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail134,635 miles (+9,483)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,635 miles
    Test number
    120193340735
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm connected to the shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,152 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    125,152 miles
    Test number
    332032019452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,290 miles (+8,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,290 miles
    Test number
    483607862813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass107,007 miles (+13,572)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,007 miles
    Test number
    499853443814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,435 miles (+12,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    322494519355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,113 miles (+12,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    514376664053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    118237755807
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail68,132 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,132 miles
    Test number
    681075272114
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L7 ULO

Does L7 ULO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 ULO is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 ULO?
The MOT on L7 ULO is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 ULO done?
L7 ULO was recorded at 173,003 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 11,386 miles a year.
Has L7 ULO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 ULO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 ULO 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 ULO find?
L7 ULO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; rear diff oil leak.

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