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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LC07 DXRMOT history

LC07 DXR is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LC07 DXR grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
190,053 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 DXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 DXR was last recorded at 190,053 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,913 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,140 miles
Average per year
9,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,053 miles
  • 2024 – 188,913 miles
  • 2023 – 187,852 miles
  • 2022 – 186,038 miles
  • 2021 – 183,813 miles
  • 2020 – 182,451 miles
  • 2019 – 175,850 miles
  • 2018 – 163,797 miles
  • 2017 – 150,855 miles
  • 2016 – 133,403 miles
  • 2015 – 111,452 miles
  • 2014 – 92,283 miles
  • 2013 – 78,401 miles
  • 2012 – 67,628 miles
  • 2011 – 57,041 miles
  • 2010 – 43,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,053 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (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.

  • Under shields fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass190,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    190,053 miles
    Test number
    106106482813
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,053 miles (+1,140)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,053 miles
    Test number
    683239346415
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,913 miles
    Test number
    121085596047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail188,913 miles (+1,061)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,913 miles
    Test number
    406277608880
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti rattle clip incorrectly fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass187,852 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,852 miles
    Test number
    165951934342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  6. Fail187,851 miles (+1,813)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,851 miles
    Test number
    558813747976
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  7. Pass186,038 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,038 miles
    Test number
    454441824671
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail186,036 miles (+2,223)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,036 miles
    Test number
    523762887376
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass183,813 miles (+1,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    183,813 miles
    Test number
    665563096891
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass182,451 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    182,451 miles
    Test number
    699842331333
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  11. Fail182,449 miles (+6,599)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,449 miles
    Test number
    340676019655
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake poor reading
    • AdvisoryUnder shields fitted

  12. Pass175,850 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,850 miles
    Test number
    527817155432
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail175,850 miles (+12,053)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,850 miles
    Test number
    131088830150
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass163,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    163,797 miles
    Test number
    324369681660
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

  15. Fail163,797 miles (+12,942)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,797 miles
    Test number
    446476224724
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass150,855 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    150,855 miles
    Test number
    346982493602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are age cracking
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outer sill panel
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  17. Fail150,854 miles (+17,451)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,854 miles
    Test number
    900553692250
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake hoses are age cracking
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outer sill panel
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

  18. Pass133,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    840197912098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,403 miles (+21,951)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,403 miles
    Test number
    220853134202
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass111,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    245407645144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,452 miles (+19,169)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,452 miles
    Test number
    538037445155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass92,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    92,283 miles
    Test number
    868950244165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,281 miles (+13,880)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,281 miles
    Test number
    295790444446
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass78,401 miles (+10,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    825405533191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass67,628 miles (+10,587)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,628 miles
    Test number
    577757332103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,041 miles (+13,907)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,041 miles
    Test number
    815705671138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    803354740136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,134 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    873634240182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LC07 DXR

Does LC07 DXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC07 DXR is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC07 DXR?
The MOT on LC07 DXR is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC07 DXR done?
LC07 DXR was recorded at 190,053 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 9,476 miles a year.
Has LC07 DXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 DXR has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC07 DXR 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 LC07 DXR find?
LC07 DXR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front.

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