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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc

L11 NGPMOT history

L11 NGP is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,387 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,030 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 NGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 NGP was last recorded at 131,387 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 7,757 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,630 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,757 miles
Average per year
7,030 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,387 miles
  • 2024 – 123,630 miles
  • 2023 – 118,705 miles
  • 2022 – 113,799 miles
  • 2021 – 105,943 miles
  • 2020 – 103,366 miles
  • 2019 – 98,921 miles
  • 2018 – 94,447 miles
  • 2017 – 90,397 miles
  • 2016 – 85,648 miles
  • 2015 – 79,951 miles
  • 2014 – 67,942 miles
  • 2013 – 58,406 miles
  • 2012 – 48,062 miles
  • 2011 – 31,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,387 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryUnderside covered in trims preventing inspection

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,387 miles
    Test number
    277567891178
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in trims preventing inspection
  2. Fail131,387 miles (+7,757)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,387 miles
    Test number
    474565020797
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in trims preventing inspection
  3. Pass123,630 miles (+4,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,630 miles
    Test number
    438032235668
    • AdvisoryUpper underside covered in trim preventing inspection
  4. Pass118,705 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    182787066535
    • AdvisoryLower Underside covered in trims preventing inspection
  5. Pass113,799 miles (+7,856)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    511142191203
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass105,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,943 miles
    Test number
    727341845896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,943 miles (+2,577)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,943 miles
    Test number
    612594282463
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass103,366 miles (+4,445)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,366 miles
    Test number
    565346290578
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass98,921 miles (+4,474)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,921 miles
    Test number
    755536773190
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass94,447 miles (+4,050)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    103720324165
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass90,397 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,397 miles
    Test number
    262622012870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in n/s front tyre
  12. Pass85,648 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,648 miles
    Test number
    205982702692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,951 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,951 miles
    Test number
    122658251486
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Fail79,951 miles (+12,009)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,951 miles
    Test number
    172595282292
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  15. Pass67,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    576417464220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,942 miles (+9,536)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    165147264251
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass58,406 miles (+10,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    897049163261
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass48,062 miles (+16,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,062 miles
    Test number
    646518312332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    449668251269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,837 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,837 miles
    Test number
    826408651264
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L11 NGP

Does L11 NGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 NGP is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L11 NGP?
The MOT on L11 NGP is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 NGP done?
L11 NGP was recorded at 131,387 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,030 miles a year.
Has L11 NGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 NGP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 NGP 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 NGP find?
L11 NGP passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: underside covered in trims preventing inspection.

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