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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L111 JLUMOT history

L111 JLU is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 103,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

L111 JLU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,743 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 JLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 JLU was last recorded at 103,743 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 9,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
94,460 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,283 miles
Average per year
6,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,743 miles
  • 2025 – 94,460 miles
  • 2023 – 84,323 miles
  • 2022 – 77,385 miles
  • 2021 – 75,413 miles
  • 2020 – 69,897 miles
  • 2019 – 61,983 miles
  • 2018 – 53,591 miles
  • 2017 – 47,839 miles
  • 2016 – 40,763 miles
  • 2015 – 32,561 miles
  • 2014 – 25,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,743 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector cracked

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 1 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,743 miles (+9,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,743 miles
    Test number
    392514950981
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector cracked
  2. Pass94,460 miles (+10,137)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,460 miles
    Test number
    370367034814
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,323 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    948627447960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,385 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,385 miles
    Test number
    492641127145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,413 miles (+5,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,413 miles
    Test number
    160449579090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass69,897 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    69,897 miles
    Test number
    140554201277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,983 miles (+8,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    631687543656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,591 miles (+5,752)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    590930631013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,839 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    615272886706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    134961272375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,763 miles (+8,202)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    323799068254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  12. Pass32,561 miles (+6,734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    741733721883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,827 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,827 miles
    Test number
    445170594229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,600 miles
    Test number
    669364244206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 JLU

Does L111 JLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 JLU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 JLU?
The MOT on L111 JLU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 JLU done?
L111 JLU was recorded at 103,743 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 6,846 miles a year.
Has L111 JLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 JLU has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on L111 JLU 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 L111 JLU find?
L111 JLU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear reflector cracked.

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