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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

T7 LBXMOT history

T7 LBX is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,021 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 LBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
19 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 LBX was last recorded at 132,021 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 5,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,662 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,359 miles
Average per year
6,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,021 miles
  • 2024 – 126,662 miles
  • 2023 – 121,037 miles
  • 2022 – 117,118 miles
  • 2021 – 110,746 miles
  • 2020 – 103,720 miles
  • 2019 – 93,204 miles
  • 2018 – 88,370 miles
  • 2017 – 85,723 miles
  • 2016 – 82,312 miles
  • 2015 – 78,409 miles
  • 2014 – 75,447 miles
  • 2013 – 54,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,021 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Underbody floor covers fitted

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,021 miles (+5,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,021 miles
    Test number
    166847106728
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  2. Pass126,662 miles (+5,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,662 miles
    Test number
    999608203055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted

  3. Pass121,037 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    121,037 miles
    Test number
    187960437146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted

  4. Pass117,118 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    117,118 miles
    Test number
    167739302132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted

  5. Fail117,118 miles (+6,372)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,118 miles
    Test number
    491742341010
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted

  6. Pass110,746 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,746 miles
    Test number
    444470114881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted

  7. Fail110,727 miles (+7,007)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,727 miles
    Test number
    232176497610
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody floor covers fitted

  8. Pass103,720 miles (+10,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,720 miles
    Test number
    926409580704
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  9. Pass93,204 miles (+4,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,204 miles
    Test number
    609852759865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,370 miles (+2,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    574945882527
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass85,723 miles (+3,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    832575059747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass82,312 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    654457218709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass78,409 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    579738705186
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail78,409 miles (+2,962)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    335356505120
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass75,447 miles (+21,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,447 miles
    Test number
    258445214317
    • NoteN/s rear tyre starting to wear low in places

  16. Pass54,034 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,034 miles
    Test number
    655135393237
    • NoteFront tyres wearing very low on edges

Questions about T7 LBX

Does T7 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 LBX is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T7 LBX?
The MOT on T7 LBX is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 LBX done?
T7 LBX was recorded at 132,021 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,478 miles a year.
Has T7 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 LBX has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T7 LBX 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 T7 LBX find?
T7 LBX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; underbody covers fitted.

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