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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LB07 AXWMOT history

LB07 AXW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
168,060 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 AXW
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
24 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 AXW was last recorded at 168,060 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 22,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,770 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22,290 miles
Average per year
7,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,060 miles
  • 2025 – 145,770 miles
  • 2024 – 141,077 miles
  • 2023 – 138,461 miles
  • 2022 – 135,677 miles
  • 2021 – 134,844 miles
  • 2020 – 129,119 miles
  • 2019 – 117,705 miles
  • 2018 – 104,806 miles
  • 2017 – 91,791 miles
  • 2016 – 88,673 miles
  • 2015 – 82,387 miles
  • 2014 – 76,048 miles
  • 2013 – 69,148 miles
  • 2012 – 63,715 miles
  • 2011 – 55,697 miles
  • 2010 – 47,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,060 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,060 miles (+22,290)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    168,060 miles
    Test number
    452787339590
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,770 miles (+4,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,770 miles
    Test number
    593129671652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,077 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    141,077 miles
    Test number
    545826604521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,461 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    138,461 miles
    Test number
    804844393214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,677 miles (+833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,677 miles
    Test number
    529270062931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail134,844 miles (+5,725)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,844 miles
    Test number
    139989872907
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass129,119 miles (+4,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,119 miles
    Test number
    844830373734
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,979 miles (+7,274)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,979 miles
    Test number
    856488139488
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre 1.6mm and severely worn inside edge

  9. Pass117,705 miles (+12,899)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,705 miles
    Test number
    423906534723
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass104,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    672259203460
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail104,806 miles (+13,015)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,806 miles
    Test number
    126408544424
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass91,791 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,791 miles
    Test number
    225386411824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,673 miles (+248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,673 miles
    Test number
    489480519499
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySlight body damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  14. Fail88,425 miles (+6,038)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,425 miles
    Test number
    170939959068
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySlight body damage
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  15. Pass82,387 miles (+6,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,387 miles
    Test number
    498708625139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass76,048 miles (+32)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,048 miles
    Test number
    156367454137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody damage

  17. Fail76,016 miles (+6,868)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    716186754168
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBody damage
    • NoteO/s park brake effort low
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  18. Pass69,148 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,148 miles
    Test number
    208071943183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail69,127 miles (+5,412)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,127 miles
    Test number
    326810043162
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,715 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    438150952146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Fail63,715 miles (+8,018)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    367180352115
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Pass55,697 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,697 miles
    Test number
    488473251154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail55,690 miles (+8,183)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,690 miles
    Test number
    606061051171
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass47,507 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,507 miles
    Test number
    854411130126
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

Questions about LB07 AXW

Does LB07 AXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 AXW is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 AXW?
The MOT on LB07 AXW is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 AXW done?
LB07 AXW was recorded at 168,060 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 7,439 miles a year.
Has LB07 AXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 AXW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB07 AXW 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 LB07 AXW find?
LB07 AXW passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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