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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

L11 LHKMOT history

L11 LHK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 31 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,342 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 LHK
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
31 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 LHK was last recorded at 100,342 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 3,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,855 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,487 miles
Average per year
6,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,342 miles
  • 2025 – 96,855 miles
  • 2024 – 92,710 miles
  • 2023 – 87,888 miles
  • 2022 – 82,304 miles
  • 2021 – 75,802 miles
  • 2020 – 70,156 miles
  • 2019 – 60,411 miles
  • 2018 – 54,700 miles
  • 2017 – 47,278 miles
  • 2016 – 39,728 miles
  • 2015 – 30,852 miles
  • 2014 – 22,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,342 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    896700732837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail100,342 miles (+3,487)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    724403493206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass96,855 miles (+4,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,855 miles
    Test number
    912681944804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring has small section missing, spring still seated
  4. Pass92,710 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,710 miles
    Test number
    903562262986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,888 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,888 miles
    Test number
    394134683144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail87,885 miles (+5,581)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,885 miles
    Test number
    233164975901
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,304 miles (+6,502)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,304 miles
    Test number
    851084016401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,802 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,802 miles
    Test number
    309556570857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail75,799 miles (+5,643)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    145259985419
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass70,156 miles (+9,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    473705810313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass60,411 miles (+5,711)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    858768034894
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass54,700 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    54,700 miles
    Test number
    358424589075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,278 miles (+7,550)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,278 miles
    Test number
    238223616232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,728 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    860984418118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,724 miles (+8,872)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,724 miles
    Test number
    603156544341
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass30,852 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,852 miles
    Test number
    656222555110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    22,357 miles
    Test number
    687579644145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 LHK

Does L11 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 LHK is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 LHK?
The MOT on L11 LHK is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 LHK done?
L11 LHK was recorded at 100,342 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 6,347 miles a year.
Has L11 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 LHK has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L11 LHK 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 L11 LHK find?
L11 LHK passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 17; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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