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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

S7 UAOMOT history

S7 UAO is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 165,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,932 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,702 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 UAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 UAO was last recorded at 165,932 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,932 miles · 21 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,702 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,932 miles
  • 2025 – 159,198 miles
  • 2024 – 153,476 miles
  • 2023 – 147,392 miles
  • 2022 – 139,241 miles
  • 2021 – 132,047 miles
  • 2020 – 123,690 miles
  • 2019 – 115,129 miles
  • 2018 – 108,104 miles
  • 2017 – 100,575 miles
  • 2016 – 93,122 miles
  • 2015 – 86,722 miles
  • 2014 – 68,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Engine and under covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,932 miles
    Test number
    791840551589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail165,932 miles (+6,734)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,932 miles
    Test number
    729386183906
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass159,198 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,198 miles
    Test number
    673798467560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,731 miles (+4,255)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,731 miles
    Test number
    968607790804
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,476 miles (+6,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    817665398344
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass147,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,392 miles
    Test number
    199414313698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  7. Fail147,392 miles (+8,151)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,392 miles
    Test number
    896860866023
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  8. Pass139,241 miles (+7,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    823056972666
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  9. Pass132,047 miles (+8,357)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,047 miles
    Test number
    800417031943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  10. Pass123,690 miles (+8,561)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,690 miles
    Test number
    755164782120
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all(4) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

  11. Pass115,129 miles (+7,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,129 miles
    Test number
    763614649828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass108,104 miles (+7,529)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,104 miles
    Test number
    729571602656
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side rear ones (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
    • AdvisoryMulti chip on screen

  13. Pass100,575 miles (+7,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    303905545561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted

  14. Pass93,122 miles (+6,400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,122 miles
    Test number
    534683150472
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside inner rack end slight play

  15. Pass86,722 miles (+17,924)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,722 miles
    Test number
    439904505197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteRear axle oil leak.
    • NoteSlight play in near side Tie rod.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,798 miles (+135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,798 miles
    Test number
    816719864004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail68,663 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    358825664021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S7 UAO

Does S7 UAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 UAO is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 UAO?
The MOT on S7 UAO is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 UAO done?
S7 UAO was recorded at 165,932 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,702 miles a year.
Has S7 UAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 UAO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 UAO 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 UAO find?
S7 UAO passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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