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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LC07 MBXMOT history

LC07 MBX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 274,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

LC07 MBX blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
274,147 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC07 MBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC07 MBX was last recorded at 274,147 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2025: 272,914 miles, lower than 423,894 miles on 10 Feb 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
272,914 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,233 miles
Average per year
12,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 274,147 miles
  • 2025 – 272,914 miles
  • 2024 – 423,894 miles
  • 2023 – 260,555 miles
  • 2022 – 257,436 miles
  • 2021 – 252,906 miles
  • 2020 – 243,706 miles
  • 2019 – 236,412 miles
  • 2017 – 214,142 miles
  • 2016 – 211,825 miles
  • 2015 – 182,593 miles
  • 2014 – 180,149 miles
  • 2013 – 177,836 miles
  • 2012 – 173,279 miles
  • 2011 – 114,756 miles
  • 2010 – 77,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,147 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,147 miles (+1,233)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    274,147 miles
    Test number
    804751288607
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and outer both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and inner both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass272,914 miles (-150,980)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    272,914 miles
    Test number
    630346068770
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass423,894 miles (+163,339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    423,894 miles
    Test number
    538211232915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass260,555 miles (+3,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    260,555 miles
    Test number
    227737604840
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass257,436 miles (+4,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    257,436 miles
    Test number
    323828281553
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass252,906 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    252,906 miles
    Test number
    613175103665
    • AdvisoryCannot fully inspect rear springs due to plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake slightly binding after application

  7. Fail252,906 miles (+9,200)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,906 miles
    Test number
    824029715772
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCannot fully inspect rear springs due to plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear handbrake slightly binding after application

  8. Pass243,706 miles (+7,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    243,706 miles
    Test number
    267125208074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass236,412 miles (+22,270)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    236,412 miles
    Test number
    330037672063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass214,142 miles (+2,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    214,142 miles
    Test number
    341382382183
    • 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)

  11. Pass211,825 miles (+29,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    211,825 miles
    Test number
    587101349275
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyres

  12. Pass182,593 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    182,593 miles
    Test number
    338346464412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass180,149 miles (+2,313)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    180,149 miles
    Test number
    119274894225
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished ,
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  14. Pass177,836 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    177,836 miles
    Test number
    406058403451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass173,279 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    173,279 miles
    Test number
    299897072168
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail173,279 miles (+58,523)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,279 miles
    Test number
    828227572173
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass114,756 miles (+36,955)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    375775401140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    152800790064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,801 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    313000090088
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LC07 MBX

Does LC07 MBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC07 MBX is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC07 MBX?
The MOT on LC07 MBX is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC07 MBX done?
LC07 MBX was recorded at 274,147 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 12,371 miles a year.
Has LC07 MBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC07 MBX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LC07 MBX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC07 MBX find?
LC07 MBX passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 14 advisories: central rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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