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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

S7 TRWMOT history

S7 TRW is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
74,518 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 TRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 TRW was last recorded at 74,518 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 6,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,982 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,536 miles
Average per year
4,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,518 miles
  • 2025 – 67,982 miles
  • 2024 – 66,525 miles
  • 2023 – 64,075 miles
  • 2022 – 62,056 miles
  • 2021 – 61,195 miles
  • 2020 – 59,090 miles
  • 2019 – 55,079 miles
  • 2018 – 50,834 miles
  • 2017 – 47,993 miles
  • 2016 – 41,037 miles
  • 2015 – 33,404 miles
  • 2014 – 25,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,518 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,518 miles (+6,536)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    74,518 miles
    Test number
    850924934169
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass67,982 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,982 miles
    Test number
    365460154204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,525 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,525 miles
    Test number
    224017965842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,075 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    713953879307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Fail64,066 miles (+2,010)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    572935489589
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside front lower , rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass62,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    692637429763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail62,056 miles (+861)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,056 miles
    Test number
    900191000138
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass61,195 miles (+2,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    61,195 miles
    Test number
    116367736589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass59,090 miles (+4,011)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    225766553018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,079 miles (+4,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    914580840098
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres close to legal limit
  11. Pass50,834 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    50,834 miles
    Test number
    500608185173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,993 miles (+6,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    120900510435
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass41,037 miles (+7,633)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,037 miles
    Test number
    378686909383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,404 miles (+8,262)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,404 miles
    Test number
    312632575648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,142 miles
    Test number
    136080864266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 TRW

Does S7 TRW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 TRW is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 TRW?
The MOT on S7 TRW is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 TRW done?
S7 TRW was recorded at 74,518 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 4,262 miles a year.
Has S7 TRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 TRW has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S7 TRW 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 TRW find?
S7 TRW passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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