BMW 520
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
S7 MBUMOT history
S7 MBU is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 137,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 137,172 mi
- At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S7 MBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 5 Mar 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S7 MBU was last recorded at 137,172 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 8,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,675 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,497 miles
- Average per year
- 9,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,172 miles
- 2024 – 128,675 miles
- 2023 – 118,779 miles
- 2022 – 109,601 miles
- 2021 – 96,053 miles
- 2020 – 80,967 miles
- 2019 – 75,337 miles
- 2018 – 65,370 miles
- 2017 – 50,234 miles
- 2016 – 46,227 miles
- 2015 – 38,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,172 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Under tray fitted front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
16 tests since 5 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,172 miles (+8,497)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 137,172 miles
- Test number
- 962039024652
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,675 miles (+237)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 128,675 miles
- Test number
- 920705289716
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail128,438 miles (+9,659)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,438 miles
- Test number
- 152023202045
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass118,779 miles (+9,178)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 118,779 miles
- Test number
- 855456059197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass109,601 miles (+13,548)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 109,601 miles
- Test number
- 552660402598
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted (Undercarriage)
Pass96,053 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 96,053 miles
- Test number
- 221564294890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted front to rear
Fail96,013 miles (+15,046)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,013 miles
- Test number
- 744341585052
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted front to rear
Pass80,967 miles (+5,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 80,967 miles
- Test number
- 212385338988
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass75,337 miles (+9,967)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,337 miles
- Test number
- 962737863753
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass65,370 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 65,370 miles
- Test number
- 146665357036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,370 miles (+15,136)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,370 miles
- Test number
- 964978496125
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass50,234 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 50,234 miles
- Test number
- 820037327187
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front temporary type repair in runflat tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail50,234 miles (+4,007)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,234 miles
- Test number
- 685126523684
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front temporary type repair in runflat tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass46,227 miles (+7,382)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 46,227 miles
- Test number
- 106099346125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,845 miles (+2,058)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 38,845 miles
- Test number
- 456942070234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,787 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 36,787 miles
- Test number
- 165414765065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S7 MBU
- Does S7 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 MBU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S7 MBU?
- The MOT on S7 MBU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S7 MBU done?
- S7 MBU was recorded at 137,172 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,370 miles a year.
- Has S7 MBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S7 MBU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on S7 MBU 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 MBU find?
- S7 MBU passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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