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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

S7 ECMMOT history

S7 ECM is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,251 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 ECM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 ECM was last recorded at 98,251 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,546 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,705 miles
Average per year
6,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,251 miles
  • 2025 – 92,546 miles
  • 2024 – 88,579 miles
  • 2023 – 85,733 miles
  • 2022 – 81,223 miles
  • 2021 – 76,286 miles
  • 2020 – 67,956 miles
  • 2019 – 62,536 miles
  • 2018 – 54,987 miles
  • 2017 – 47,025 miles
  • 2016 – 38,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,251 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,251 miles (+5,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,251 miles
    Test number
    201507584716
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,546 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,546 miles
    Test number
    748788872391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,579 miles (+2,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,579 miles
    Test number
    829736590137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output due to water in headlight (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass85,733 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,733 miles
    Test number
    941226485304
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,223 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,223 miles
    Test number
    930104675429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    672166905121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail76,286 miles (+8,330)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,286 miles
    Test number
    579017980006
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    821874369938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,956 miles (+5,420)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,956 miles
    Test number
    971944956235
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    785905425931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,536 miles (+7,549)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,536 miles
    Test number
    387996804484
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

  12. Pass54,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    613136770224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,983 miles (+7,958)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,983 miles
    Test number
    947307993858
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass47,025 miles (+8,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    47,025 miles
    Test number
    265368484208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass38,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,195 miles
    Test number
    738761895543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 ECM

Does S7 ECM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 ECM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 ECM?
The MOT on S7 ECM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 ECM done?
S7 ECM was recorded at 98,251 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,165 miles a year.
Has S7 ECM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 ECM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on S7 ECM 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 S7 ECM find?
S7 ECM passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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