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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L7 WFHMOT history

L7 WFH is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Feb 2016. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 77,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
77,170 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 WFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Feb 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 WFH was last recorded at 77,170 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 4,733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2024: 72,437 miles, lower than 75,264 miles on 7 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,437 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,733 miles
Average per year
6,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,170 miles
  • 2024 – 72,437 miles
  • 2023 – 75,264 miles
  • 2022 – 58,215 miles
  • 2021 – 48,551 miles
  • 2020 – 41,797 miles
  • 2019 – 36,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,170 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,170 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    77,170 miles
    Test number
    696376894389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,437 miles (-2,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    72,437 miles
    Test number
    199605871510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass75,264 miles (+17,049)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,264 miles
    Test number
    966931223269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,215 miles (+9,664)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    157929081970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner brake pads look low
  5. Pass48,551 miles (+6,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    48,551 miles
    Test number
    781320008647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,797 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    643281421445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail41,797 miles (+4,850)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,797 miles
    Test number
    685102012465
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass36,947 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,947 miles
    Test number
    497743291109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,801 miles (+6,840)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    591473766581
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  10. Pass29,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,961 miles
    Test number
    559094617080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 WFH

Does L7 WFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 WFH is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 WFH?
The MOT on L7 WFH is valid until 17 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 WFH done?
L7 WFH was recorded at 77,170 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 6,875 miles a year.
Has L7 WFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 WFH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on L7 WFH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 WFH find?
L7 WFH passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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