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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 CVCMOT history

LB11 CVC is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 9 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 179,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
179,081 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 CVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 CVC was last recorded at 179,081 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,784 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,297 miles
Average per year
8,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,081 miles
  • 2025 – 175,784 miles
  • 2024 – 166,319 miles
  • 2023 – 158,364 miles
  • 2021 – 152,477 miles
  • 2020 – 147,345 miles
  • 2019 – 140,920 miles
  • 2018 – 126,819 miles
  • 2017 – 114,836 miles
  • 2016 – 104,599 miles
  • 2015 – 90,509 miles
  • 2014 – 81,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both front lower lots of play but still attached (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective all 3 rear diff bushes split
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber prop donut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,081 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    179,081 miles
    Test number
    505578283083
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both front lower lots of play but still attached (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective all 3 rear diff bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber prop donut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  2. Fail179,081 miles (+3,297)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,081 miles
    Test number
    417285267936
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working dodgy connection (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess both front lower lots of play but still attached (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective all 3 rear diff bushes split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear rubber prop donut starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Pass175,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    175,784 miles
    Test number
    413012592324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,784 miles (+9,465)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,784 miles
    Test number
    687101199341
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front wing mirror glass loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,319 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    166,319 miles
    Test number
    305730175661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail166,319 miles (+7,955)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,319 miles
    Test number
    439621042375
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,364 miles (+5,887)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    158,364 miles
    Test number
    182762718200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and tread perisdhing (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass152,477 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,477 miles
    Test number
    691380243244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,345 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,345 miles
    Test number
    899066175854
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Fail147,337 miles (+6,417)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,337 miles
    Test number
    863260728857
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  11. Pass140,920 miles (+14,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,920 miles
    Test number
    427169287716
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Damaged but no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass126,819 miles (+11,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,819 miles
    Test number
    288140630990
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,836 miles (+10,237)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,836 miles
    Test number
    383274785449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,599 miles (+14,090)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,599 miles
    Test number
    481042496688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,509 miles (+9,255)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    707484875156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,254 miles
    Test number
    878896874115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 CVC

Does LB11 CVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 CVC is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 CVC?
The MOT on LB11 CVC is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 CVC done?
LB11 CVC was recorded at 179,081 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,273 miles a year.
Has LB11 CVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 CVC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB11 CVC 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 CVC find?
LB11 CVC passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen wiper blade defective; engine mounting damaged but not to excess both front lower lots of play but still attached; gearbox mounting defective all 3 rear diff bushes split, and 4 more.

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