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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

LX07 JXWMOT history

LX07 JXW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 7 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2026
Mileage
212,381 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 JXW
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
7 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX07 JXW was last recorded at 212,381 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 May 2013: 11,422 miles, lower than 100,617 miles on 26 May 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
212,353 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
8,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 212,381 miles
  • 2024 – 203,889 miles
  • 2023 – 196,915 miles
  • 2022 – 190,823 miles
  • 2021 – 185,043 miles
  • 2020 – 180,934 miles
  • 2019 – 174,896 miles
  • 2017 – 163,281 miles
  • 2016 – 150,831 miles
  • 2015 – 138,923 miles
  • 2014 – 126,881 miles
  • 2013 – 115,495 miles
  • 2012 – 100,617 miles
  • 2011 – 91,482 miles
  • 2010 – 81,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,381 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto tint bled into mirror (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,381 miles (+28)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    212,381 miles
    Test number
    509081343915
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto tint bled into mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail212,353 miles (+8,464)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,353 miles
    Test number
    616572685363
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear, outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto tint bled into mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass203,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    203,889 miles
    Test number
    311945436345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail203,889 miles (+6,974)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,889 miles
    Test number
    568750349140
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when fog lamp switched on (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass196,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    196,915 miles
    Test number
    987965945376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,915 miles (+6,092)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,915 miles
    Test number
    808717776333
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords caused by cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass190,823 miles (+5,780)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,823 miles
    Test number
    182167252149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass185,043 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,043 miles
    Test number
    140842009031
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass180,934 miles (+6,038)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    180,934 miles
    Test number
    349663162527
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass174,896 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    174,896 miles
    Test number
    741832183023
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail174,896 miles (+11,615)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,896 miles
    Test number
    506946504937
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass163,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    163,281 miles
    Test number
    347394166780
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  13. Fail163,281 miles (+12,450)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,281 miles
    Test number
    354098375239
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  14. Pass150,831 miles (+11,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    150,831 miles
    Test number
    487449390437
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass138,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,923 miles
    Test number
    767865255133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,923 miles (+12,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,923 miles
    Test number
    217685555453
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass126,881 miles (+11,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,881 miles
    Test number
    688967654139
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  18. Pass115,495 miles (+104,073)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,495 miles
    Test number
    288519343494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,422 miles (-89,195)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,422 miles
    Test number
    616895843152
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass100,617 miles (+9,135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,617 miles
    Test number
    836697342167
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Fail91,482 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,482 miles
    Test number
    477209051144
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  22. Pass91,482 miles (+9,529)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    91,482 miles
    Test number
    769989051147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,953 miles
    Test number
    113392650178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX07 JXW

Does LX07 JXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX07 JXW expired on 8 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX07 JXW?
The MOT on LX07 JXW expired on 8 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX07 JXW done?
LX07 JXW was recorded at 212,381 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 8,833 miles a year.
Has LX07 JXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 JXW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LX07 JXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX07 JXW find?
LX07 JXW passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged auto tint bled into mirror; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.

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