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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LA07 DWMMOT history

LA07 DWM is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,916 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA07 DWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA07 DWM was last recorded at 144,916 miles on 7 Jun 2026, 10,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,043 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,873 miles
Average per year
7,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,916 miles
  • 2025 – 134,043 miles
  • 2024 – 124,277 miles
  • 2023 – 113,665 miles
  • 2022 – 107,549 miles
  • 2021 – 102,921 miles
  • 2020 – 97,765 miles
  • 2019 – 89,537 miles
  • 2017 – 78,507 miles
  • 2016 – 59,387 miles
  • 2015 – 54,044 miles
  • 2014 – 47,296 miles
  • 2013 – 41,211 miles
  • 2012 – 34,745 miles
  • 2011 – 27,331 miles
  • 2010 – 21,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,916 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress affecting beam pattern.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,916 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,916 miles
    Test number
    577424608762
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,916 miles (+10,873)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,916 miles
    Test number
    788650873251
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,043 miles (+9,766)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    134,043 miles
    Test number
    596736375896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,277 miles (+10,612)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    512854273735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    208132761400
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has water ingress affecting beam pattern.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail113,665 miles (+6,116)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    673207770852
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle/differential . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has water ingress affecting beam pattern.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on.

  7. Pass107,549 miles (+4,628)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,549 miles
    Test number
    325256157275
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap flap sticking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp missing.
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted All round. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS on.

  8. Pass102,921 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    102,921 miles
    Test number
    108848006289
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deleminated, but not likely to be misread.

  9. Fail102,921 miles (+5,156)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,921 miles
    Test number
    129551446197
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deleminated, but not likely to be misread.

  10. Pass97,765 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,765 miles
    Test number
    597298463917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass89,537 miles (+11,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    204267298369
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass78,507 miles (+19,120)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,507 miles
    Test number
    734369581376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    558296178380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,387 miles (+5,343)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    248016121467
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lamp

  15. Pass54,044 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    54,044 miles
    Test number
    237985785110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,296 miles (+6,085)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,296 miles
    Test number
    237452174159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,211 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,211 miles
    Test number
    529016273159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,745 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    34,745 miles
    Test number
    766190682131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,331 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,331 miles
    Test number
    867389951127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    352891510440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA07 DWM

Does LA07 DWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA07 DWM is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA07 DWM?
The MOT on LA07 DWM is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA07 DWM done?
LA07 DWM was recorded at 144,916 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2026, an average of 7,795 miles a year.
Has LA07 DWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA07 DWM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA07 DWM 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 LA07 DWM find?
LA07 DWM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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