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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 AHUMOT history

LB11 AHU is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 146,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
146,221 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 AHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 AHU was last recorded at 146,221 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,184 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
10,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 146,221 miles
  • 2023 – 136,611 miles
  • 2022 – 129,031 miles
  • 2021 – 120,353 miles
  • 2020 – 116,019 miles
  • 2019 – 109,670 miles
  • 2018 – 91,665 miles
  • 2017 – 76,835 miles
  • 2016 – 62,871 miles
  • 2015 – 48,976 miles
  • 2014 – 39,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,221 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,221 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,221 miles
    Test number
    263456630850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,184 miles (+9,573)2 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,184 miles
    Test number
    684647818963
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible socket has been hit over a locking wheel nut and is loose meaning it likely to fall off at high speed. (5.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,611 miles (+7,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,611 miles
    Test number
    434206660979
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,031 miles (+8,678)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    303601241804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,353 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    152309742713
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,203 miles (+4,184)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,203 miles
    Test number
    279724778047
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,019 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    334783625683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail116,010 miles (+6,340)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,010 miles
    Test number
    455641516645
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,670 miles (+18,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    810496087814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,665 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,665 miles
    Test number
    226657930734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,442 miles (+14,607)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,442 miles
    Test number
    734328140547
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass76,835 miles (+13,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,835 miles
    Test number
    302611260982
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass62,871 miles (+13,895)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    62,871 miles
    Test number
    106266905294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,976 miles (+9,697)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,976 miles
    Test number
    338710645106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    239159444133
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail39,279 miles2 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,279 miles
    Test number
    726629344131
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB11 AHU

Does LB11 AHU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB11 AHU expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB11 AHU?
The MOT on LB11 AHU expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB11 AHU done?
LB11 AHU was recorded at 146,221 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 10,239 miles a year.
Has LB11 AHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 AHU has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 AHU 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 LB11 AHU find?
LB11 AHU passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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