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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,995 cc

V7 GMJMOT history

V7 GMJ is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

V7 GMJ silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,937 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 GMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 GMJ was last recorded at 157,937 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 9,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,233 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,704 miles
Average per year
7,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,937 miles
  • 2024 – 148,233 miles
  • 2021 – 146,619 miles
  • 2020 – 141,179 miles
  • 2019 – 134,642 miles
  • 2018 – 127,327 miles
  • 2017 – 115,152 miles
  • 2016 – 106,972 miles
  • 2015 – 100,077 miles
  • 2014 – 89,349 miles
  • 2013 – 86,850 miles
  • 2012 – 78,449 miles
  • 2011 – 67,693 miles
  • 2010 – 53,580 miles
  • 2009 – 35,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,937 miles
    Test number
    596071715470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail157,937 miles (+9,704)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,937 miles
    Test number
    751769815054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass148,233 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    451066535357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,619 miles (+5,440)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,619 miles
    Test number
    364394683312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,179 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,179 miles
    Test number
    434469270351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    134,642 miles
    Test number
    192658794610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body not fully secure sill. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,642 miles (+132)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,642 miles
    Test number
    371928118400
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body not fully secure sill. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail134,510 miles (+7,183)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,510 miles
    Test number
    364003425232
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements over printed. (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum topped up one litre.

  9. Pass127,327 miles (+12,175)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,327 miles
    Test number
    380505132272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,152 miles (+8,180)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    115,152 miles
    Test number
    239203943399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,972 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,972 miles
    Test number
    851268341165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,077 miles (+10,728)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,077 miles
    Test number
    942288664616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass89,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    638762434384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,349 miles (+2,499)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,349 miles
    Test number
    975372534373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass86,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    326885373498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,848 miles (+8,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,848 miles
    Test number
    417775973246
    • FailureRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass78,449 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    656593912381
    • NoteBoth front electric headlamp adjusters in op
    • NotePerminant child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre outer shoulder

  18. Fail78,449 miles (+10,756)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    796713312359
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front electric headlamp adjusters in op
    • NotePerminant child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats
    • NoteSmall cut in o/s/r tyre outer shoulder

  19. Pass67,693 miles (+9,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,693 miles
    Test number
    425571821494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass58,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    609229101163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,293 miles (+4,713)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,293 miles
    Test number
    715649201186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass53,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    290818820385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,580 miles (+17,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    390988420340
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass35,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    35,731 miles
    Test number
    872967659320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 GMJ

Does V7 GMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 GMJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 GMJ?
The MOT on V7 GMJ is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 GMJ done?
V7 GMJ was recorded at 157,937 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 7,704 miles a year.
Has V7 GMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 GMJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 GMJ 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 V7 GMJ find?
V7 GMJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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