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This 1999 BMW 520 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,362 miles 3 months ago on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 12:05.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Thursday 4th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

L7JUM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED4TH MARCH 202787,362 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 202687,362 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Speedometer Clearly Inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND FEBRUARY 202687,357 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sill Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Sill Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 202687,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 202587,356 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Emissions Unable To Be Completed Due To Fuel Leek (8.2.1.2 (d))
  14. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 20244TH JANUARY 202587,356 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 202230TH DECEMBER 202387,354 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Upper Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View 2 Tiny Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Just Passed Parking Brake Test
FAILED29TH DECEMBER 202287,354 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Upper Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View 2 Tiny Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Just Passed Parking Brake Test
PASSED31ST DECEMBER 202130TH DECEMBER 202287,353 MI
PASSED30TH DECEMBER 202029TH DECEMBER 202187,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inop
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Fronts 2 Rears,mounting Clips (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Heat Sheald Sligthy Loose
FAILED22ND DECEMBER 202087,350 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fog Lamp Inop
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Fronts 2 Rears,mounting Clips (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Exhaust Heat Sheald Sligthy Loose
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JUNE 201922ND DECEMBER 202087,349 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 201826TH JUNE 201987,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrys Fitted Preventing A Full Inspection.
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH JUNE 201887,322 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heatshield Insecure
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrys Fitted Preventing A Full Inspection.
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Electronic Stability Control Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.12 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Brake Pad(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 201726TH JUNE 201887,214 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted Preventing A Full Inspection
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED30TH MAY 201629TH MAY 201786,980 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 201521ST MAY 201683,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff
FAILED20TH MAY 201583,176 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak From Rear Diff
PASSED15TH APRIL 20141ST MAY 201577,958 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED15TH APRIL 201477,958 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED1ST MAY 20131ST MAY 201473,295 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED1ST MAY 201373,294 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED18TH APRIL 20121ST MAY 201368,654 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED19TH APRIL 201164,362 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED19TH APRIL 20111ST MAY 201264,362 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20101ST MAY 201159,423 MI
PASSED14TH APRIL 20091ST MAY 201056,042 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Afew Small Chips In Windscreen..
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Main Front To Rear Brake Pipes Pitted..
FAILED10TH APRIL 200956,042 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - Afew Small Chips In Windscreen..
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Main Front To Rear Brake Pipes Pitted..
PASSED21ST APRIL 20081ST MAY 200950,269 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 20071ST MAY 200844,699 MI
FAILED13TH APRIL 200744,699 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
PASSED20TH APRIL 20061ST MAY 200739,867 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L7JUM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

L7JUM MOT Comments

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L7JUM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,362 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,236 miles

L7JUM FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration L7JUM was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,362 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,236 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L7JUM has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 90 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 19 Major, 2 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does L7JUM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 L7JUM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L7JUM Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 L7JUM does have Tax. Read more

When does L7JUM Tax expire?

The current Tax for L7JUM will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L7JUM MOT expire?

The current MOT for L7JUM will expire in 9 months on Thursday 4th March 2027. Read more

When did L7JUM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L7JUM was on Thursday 5th March 2026 at 12:05. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L7JUM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for L7JUM we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L7JUM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for L7JUM we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L7JUM?

L7JUM is registered as a 1999 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has L7JUM done?

The odometer reading for L7JUM at the last MOT in March 2026 was 87,362 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,236 miles per year. Read more

How old is L7JUM?

The vehicle L7JUM was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st April 1999. Read more

What colour is L7JUM?

The official colour of L7JUM is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L7JUM have?

L7JUM has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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