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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,995 cc

L111 SGLMOT history

L111 SGL is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 22 Oct 2010. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
156,094 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 SGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
22 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 SGL was last recorded at 156,094 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 2,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,114 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,980 miles
Average per year
7,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,094 miles
  • 2024 – 153,114 miles
  • 2023 – 147,398 miles
  • 2022 – 139,902 miles
  • 2020 – 131,962 miles
  • 2019 – 120,379 miles
  • 2018 – 113,213 miles
  • 2017 – 105,597 miles
  • 2016 – 98,532 miles
  • 2015 – 90,271 miles
  • 2014 – 84,526 miles
  • 2013 – 64,799 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,094 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,094 miles (+2,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    156,094 miles
    Test number
    353630905992
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    153,114 miles
    Test number
    425745261549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail153,114 miles (+5,716)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,114 miles
    Test number
    121376972772
    • MajorFront Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass147,398 miles (+7,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,398 miles
    Test number
    597379959108
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,902 miles (+7,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,902 miles
    Test number
    819187772280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass131,962 miles (+11,583)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,962 miles
    Test number
    230900379548
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass120,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    996438701539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,379 miles (+7,166)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,379 miles
    Test number
    328643134909
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,213 miles
    Test number
    981589452982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail113,213 miles (+7,616)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,213 miles
    Test number
    684340243103
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass105,597 miles (+7,065)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,597 miles
    Test number
    602992558040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,532 miles (+8,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,532 miles
    Test number
    502713909464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides strong advise (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass90,271 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    605831625145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    415320164251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,525 miles (+19,726)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    539980664295
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass64,799 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,799 miles
    Test number
    996050673243
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L111 SGL

Does L111 SGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 SGL expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 SGL?
The MOT on L111 SGL expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 SGL done?
L111 SGL was recorded at 156,094 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 7,634 miles a year.
Has L111 SGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 SGL has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 SGL 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 SGL find?
L111 SGL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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