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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 EAEMOT history

LB11 EAE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 199,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 May 2027
Mileage
199,495 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 EAE
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
17 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 EAE was last recorded at 199,495 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 15,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,316 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15,179 miles
Average per year
12,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,495 miles
  • 2025 – 184,316 miles
  • 2024 – 170,760 miles
  • 2023 – 155,906 miles
  • 2022 – 142,973 miles
  • 2021 – 129,990 miles
  • 2019 – 113,526 miles
  • 2018 – 103,904 miles
  • 2017 – 92,318 miles
  • 2016 – 76,188 miles
  • 2015 – 60,384 miles
  • 2014 – 49,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,495 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front brake back plates loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Small cut in rear center sear belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,495 miles (+15,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2027
    Odometer
    199,495 miles
    Test number
    530159434343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass184,316 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2026
    Odometer
    184,316 miles
    Test number
    967822685007
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail184,316 miles (+13,556)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,316 miles
    Test number
    298592910333
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,760 miles (+14,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,760 miles
    Test number
    749414270279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass155,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,906 miles
    Test number
    296328517593
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates loose
    • AdvisorySmall cut in rear center sear belt

  6. Fail155,906 miles (+12,933)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,906 miles
    Test number
    320251699216
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates loose
    • AdvisorySmall cut in rear center sear belt

  7. Pass142,973 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    142,973 miles
    Test number
    429379896227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,691 miles (+12,701)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,691 miles
    Test number
    726261116512
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass129,990 miles (+16,464)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,990 miles
    Test number
    167948812330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,526 miles
    Test number
    274148177173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,526 miles (+9,622)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,526 miles
    Test number
    980970491234
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass103,904 miles (+11,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    947679603883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass92,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    92,318 miles
    Test number
    547940774803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,314 miles (+16,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,314 miles
    Test number
    680153101443
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass76,188 miles (+15,804)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    537929188387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,384 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,384 miles
    Test number
    379522605234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,079 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,079 miles
    Test number
    358219445131
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail58,922 miles (+9,886)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    736032345197
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,036 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    105291474104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail49,036 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    207511374129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB11 EAE

Does LB11 EAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 EAE is valid until 2 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 EAE?
The MOT on LB11 EAE is valid until 2 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 EAE done?
LB11 EAE was recorded at 199,495 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 12,689 miles a year.
Has LB11 EAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 EAE has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB11 EAE 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 EAE find?
LB11 EAE passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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