
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective OS and NS (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryParking brake NS reduced performance.
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.
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.
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))
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))
Pass109,538 miles (+63)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,538 miles
- Test number
- 540090068156
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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)
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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