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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

V7 MXKMOT history

V7 MXK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
153,346 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,754 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 MXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 MXK was last recorded at 153,346 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 6,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2015: 12,114 miles, lower than 54,814 miles on 6 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,812 miles · 15 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,534 miles
Average per year
8,754 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,346 miles
  • 2025 – 146,812 miles
  • 2024 – 140,130 miles
  • 2023 – 127,470 miles
  • 2022 – 117,527 miles
  • 2021 – 106,515 miles
  • 2020 – 100,261 miles
  • 2019 – 94,373 miles
  • 2018 – 86,910 miles
  • 2017 – 83,211 miles
  • 2015 – 12,114 miles
  • 2014 – 54,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,346 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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Strong advise.rear tyres wearing bad inside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass153,346 miles (+6,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    153,346 miles
    Test number
    120786677734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,812 miles (+6,682)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    146,812 miles
    Test number
    417849470312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass140,130 miles (+12,660)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,130 miles
    Test number
    217395300963
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass127,470 miles (+9,943)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    390508211252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,527 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,527 miles
    Test number
    878209277004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryStrong advise.rear tyres wearing bad inside edges
  6. Fail117,469 miles (+10,954)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,469 miles
    Test number
    929856948455
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryStrong advise.rear tyres wearing bad inside edges
  7. Pass106,515 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    106,515 miles
    Test number
    917916044063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,261 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    261632036047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail100,261 miles (+5,888)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,261 miles
    Test number
    871586918849
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass94,373 miles (+7,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    218890540973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low wearing inside edges
  11. Pass86,910 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,910 miles
    Test number
    372008172967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,211 miles (+71,097)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,211 miles
    Test number
    363437035570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,114 miles (-42,700)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    274978259595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    376540114384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 MXK

Does V7 MXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 MXK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 MXK?
The MOT on V7 MXK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 MXK done?
V7 MXK was recorded at 153,346 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 8,754 miles a year.
Has V7 MXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 MXK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V7 MXK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 MXK find?
V7 MXK passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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