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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

V7 RAFMOT history

V7 RAF is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
116,871 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 RAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
2 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 RAF was last recorded at 116,871 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,992 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,879 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,992 miles
Average per year
9,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,871 miles
  • 2024 – 113,879 miles
  • 2023 – 107,339 miles
  • 2022 – 102,679 miles
  • 2021 – 94,312 miles
  • 2020 – 89,007 miles
  • 2019 – 82,809 miles
  • 2018 – 66,988 miles
  • 2017 – 48,587 miles
  • 2016 – 32,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,871 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 9 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,871 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    116,871 miles
    Test number
    889180884095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,879 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,879 miles
    Test number
    175725009116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,731 miles (+6,392)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,731 miles
    Test number
    760471733086
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
  4. Pass107,339 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,339 miles
    Test number
    102526293295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,679 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,679 miles
    Test number
    467277952423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,312 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,312 miles
    Test number
    629544493262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,007 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,007 miles
    Test number
    154469525920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,809 miles
    Test number
    292681374107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,809 miles (+15,821)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,809 miles
    Test number
    300325059072
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass66,988 miles (+18,401)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,988 miles
    Test number
    962299617708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,587 miles (+16,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    827003676982
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn low on inner edges
  12. Pass32,173 miles (+890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    934705817194
    • AdvisoryNo print out due to diesel low emission
  13. Pass31,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,283 miles
    Test number
    216869097033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 RAF

Does V7 RAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 RAF is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 RAF?
The MOT on V7 RAF is valid until 26 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 RAF done?
V7 RAF was recorded at 116,871 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 9,222 miles a year.
Has V7 RAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 RAF has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V7 RAF 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 RAF find?
V7 RAF passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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