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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

L7 WWUMOT history

L7 WWU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
129,230 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 WWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 WWU was last recorded at 129,230 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 11,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,326 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,904 miles
Average per year
6,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,230 miles
  • 2025 – 117,326 miles
  • 2024 – 109,538 miles
  • 2023 – 109,475 miles
  • 2022 – 103,645 miles
  • 2021 – 97,272 miles
  • 2020 – 95,282 miles
  • 2019 – 93,364 miles
  • 2018 – 91,115 miles
  • 2017 – 86,624 miles
  • 2016 – 81,347 miles
  • 2015 – 77,445 miles
  • 2014 – 72,892 miles
  • 2013 – 65,896 miles
  • 2012 – 55,370 miles
  • 2011 – 43,452 miles
  • 2010 – 35,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,230 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective OS and NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryParking brake NS reduced performance.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,230 miles (+11,904)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    129,230 miles
    Test number
    402265404841
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective OS and NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake NS reduced performance.
  2. Pass117,326 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,326 miles
    Test number
    268123962058
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail117,315 miles (+7,777)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,315 miles
    Test number
    220794550389
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective os and ns (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass109,538 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    109,538 miles
    Test number
    540090068156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,475 miles (+5,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    924724591054
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass103,645 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    656381628452
    • AdvisoryAll four alloy wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear anti-roll bars rusty
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty at joins
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension bushes perished and separating
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting points on chassis very rusty
    • AdvisoryStonechips in windscreen
  7. Fail103,645 miles (+6,373)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    189585763228
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryAll four alloy wheels corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear anti-roll bars rusty
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty at joins
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension bushes perished and separating
    • AdvisoryImbalance on rear brake due to tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryRear subframe mounting points on chassis very rusty
    • AdvisoryStonechips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on
  8. Pass97,272 miles (+1,990)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    97,272 miles
    Test number
    325276593170
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  9. Pass95,282 miles4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    803511710282
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody rusty around rear sub frame mounts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted through out
  10. Fail95,282 miles (+1,918)1 dangerous4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,282 miles
    Test number
    572726311396
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear upper rear arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody rusty around rear sub frame mounts
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted through out
  11. Pass93,364 miles (+4)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    597478774622
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  12. Fail93,360 miles (+2,245)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    102017663271
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  13. Pass91,115 miles (+4,491)3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,115 miles
    Test number
    894969292606
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty in places
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn uneven
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted through out
  14. Pass86,624 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    959276404800
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Fail86,522 miles (+5,175)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,522 miles
    Test number
    649258457826
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass81,347 miles (+3,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    133923289413
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front of rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items
  17. Pass77,445 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    202132749299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted obscuring some items
  18. Fail77,433 miles (+4,541)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    535271977864
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder body and engine covers fitted obscuring some items
  19. Pass72,892 miles (+6,996)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,892 miles
    Test number
    706197244226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass65,896 miles (+10,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,896 miles
    Test number
    456247823269
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass55,370 miles (+11,918)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,370 miles
    Test number
    508242442249
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass43,452 miles (+8,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,452 miles
    Test number
    835724811258
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass35,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    312912130233
    • NoteA.chip in zone a on mot limit

Questions about L7 WWU

Does L7 WWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 WWU is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 WWU?
The MOT on L7 WWU is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 WWU done?
L7 WWU was recorded at 129,230 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,061 miles a year.
Has L7 WWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 WWU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 WWU 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 WWU find?
L7 WWU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns; parking brake ns reduced performance..

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