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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,995 cc

L11 PTEMOT history

L11 PTE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

L11 PTE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2023
Mileage
172,702 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 PTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 PTE was last recorded at 172,702 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 12,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,532 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
12,170 miles
Average per year
8,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 172,702 miles
  • 2021 – 160,532 miles
  • 2020 – 145,824 miles
  • 2019 – 138,917 miles
  • 2018 – 133,037 miles
  • 2017 – 126,317 miles
  • 2016 – 117,163 miles
  • 2015 – 109,122 miles
  • 2014 – 102,093 miles
  • 2013 – 95,255 miles
  • 2012 – 88,195 miles
  • 2011 – 80,045 miles
  • 2010 – 71,060 miles
  • 2009 – 61,908 miles
  • 2008 – 52,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,702 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear unable to inspect pipes under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,702 miles
    Test number
    673963560971
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear unable to inspect pipes under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail172,702 miles (+12,170)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,702 miles
    Test number
    569937017526
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear unable to inspect pipes under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass160,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    160,532 miles
    Test number
    257342096370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail160,532 miles (+14,708)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,532 miles
    Test number
    665019966707
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass145,824 miles (+6,907)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,824 miles
    Test number
    351730038514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre very close to legal limit/worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe corroded in inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre getting close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryCovers on underside

  6. Pass138,917 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,917 miles
    Test number
    713389214680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryCouldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

  7. Fail138,833 miles (+5,796)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,833 miles
    Test number
    774587576378
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
    • AdvisoryCouldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers

  8. Pass133,037 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    133,037 miles
    Test number
    409119663728
    • AdvisoryCentral couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to legal limit

  9. Fail133,037 miles (+6,720)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,037 miles
    Test number
    452344718174
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral couldn't fully inspect underside due to plastic covers
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre close to legal limit

  10. Pass126,317 miles (+9,154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,317 miles
    Test number
    789736081746
    • AdvisoryCentral Front could not fully inspect brake lines and fuel pipes due to plastic covers
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass117,163 miles (+8,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,163 miles
    Test number
    396569482017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass109,122 miles (+7,029)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    109,122 miles
    Test number
    613206876238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,093 miles (+6,838)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    189957614363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,255 miles (+7,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,255 miles
    Test number
    587689413335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass88,195 miles (+8,150)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    116701522371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,045 miles (+8,985)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    80,045 miles
    Test number
    157304411378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,060 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    71,060 miles
    Test number
    502256710389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,908 miles (+8,981)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,908 miles
    Test number
    773591719337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,927 miles
    Test number
    153212728311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,927 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,927 miles
    Test number
    463402828313
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L11 PTE

Does L11 PTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 PTE expired on 16 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 PTE?
The MOT on L11 PTE expired on 16 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 PTE done?
L11 PTE was recorded at 172,702 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 8,570 miles a year.
Has L11 PTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 PTE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L11 PTE 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 PTE find?
L11 PTE passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes at rear unable to inspect pipes under fuel tank.

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