
BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc
LD07 FWHMOT history
LD07 FWH is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 180,471 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LD07 FWH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LD07 FWH was last recorded at 180,471 miles on 24 Oct 2024, 11,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 168,495 miles · 19 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,976 miles
- Average per year
- 10,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 180,471 miles
- 2023 – 168,495 miles
- 2022 – 155,164 miles
- 2021 – 146,064 miles
- 2020 – 137,653 miles
- 2019 – 128,573 miles
- 2018 – 118,393 miles
- 2017 – 107,551 miles
- 2016 – 101,415 miles
- 2015 – 86,035 miles
- 2014 – 73,492 miles
- 2013 – 62,548 miles
- 2012 – 50,950 miles
- 2011 – 35,672 miles
- 2010 – 24,763 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,471 miles (+11,976)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 180,471 miles
- Test number
- 282433321060
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass168,495 miles (+13,331)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,495 miles
- Test number
- 474126024886
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass155,164 miles (+9,100)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,164 miles
- Test number
- 657624486972
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass146,064 miles (+32)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 146,064 miles
- Test number
- 152692519336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,032 miles (+8,379)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,032 miles
- Test number
- 856352986109
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,653 miles (+9,080)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 137,653 miles
- Test number
- 933189757327
- AdvisoryBoth light aims too high (adjusted)
- AdvisoryFree off o/s/r seat belt buckle
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on edges
Pass128,573 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 128,573 miles
- Test number
- 551397510202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,572 miles (+10,179)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,572 miles
- Test number
- 803139131966
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass118,393 miles (+10,842)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,393 miles
- Test number
- 113149871320
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,551 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 107,551 miles
- Test number
- 460386662171
- AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Fail107,549 miles (+6,134)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,549 miles
- Test number
- 922868891519
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryEngine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted
Pass101,415 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 101,415 miles
- Test number
- 243081517867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,598 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 98,598 miles
- Test number
- 974102257544
- 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)
Fail98,598 miles (+12,563)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,598 miles
- Test number
- 355878637448
- 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)
- 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)
Pass86,035 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,035 miles
- Test number
- 398795215106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,035 miles (+12,543)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,035 miles
- Test number
- 178554515155
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass73,492 miles (+10,944)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 73,492 miles
- Test number
- 196985094029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,548 miles (+11,598)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 62,548 miles
- Test number
- 738669203112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,950 miles (+15,278)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 50,950 miles
- Test number
- 447618212151
- NoteN/side front tyre balding on inner edge
- NoteO/side front tyre balding on inner edge
Pass35,672 miles (+10,909)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 35,672 miles
- Test number
- 356676311161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,763 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 24,763 miles
- Test number
- 703180810138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,753 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,753 miles
- Test number
- 684796000154
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LD07 FWH
- Does LD07 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LD07 FWH expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LD07 FWH?
- The MOT on LD07 FWH expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LD07 FWH done?
- LD07 FWH was recorded at 180,471 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2024, an average of 10,721 miles a year.
- Has LD07 FWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LD07 FWH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on LD07 FWH 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 LD07 FWH find?
- LD07 FWH passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s o/s front and rear; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s, and 6 more.
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