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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 FKJMOT history

LB11 FKJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 219,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
219,290 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
16,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 FKJ
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
1 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 FKJ was last recorded at 219,290 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 12,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,479 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,811 miles
Average per year
16,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,290 miles
  • 2024 – 206,479 miles
  • 2023 – 177,577 miles
  • 2022 – 123,758 miles
  • 2021 – 111,819 miles
  • 2019 – 89,966 miles
  • 2018 – 73,884 miles
  • 2017 – 62,263 miles
  • 2016 – 48,676 miles
  • 2015 – 36,483 miles
  • 2014 – 31,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,290 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,290 miles (+12,811)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    219,290 miles
    Test number
    175029816476
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass206,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    206,479 miles
    Test number
    297305977931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail206,479 miles (+28,902)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,479 miles
    Test number
    626935622403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass177,577 miles (+29,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    177,577 miles
    Test number
    627576707599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass147,858 miles (+24,100)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,858 miles
    Test number
    681261240301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,758 miles (+11,939)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,758 miles
    Test number
    177378720541
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on (nearside front wire broken)

  7. Pass111,819 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    373994810332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail111,819 miles (+21,853)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    109239601241
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass89,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    167187469562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,966 miles (+16,082)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,966 miles
    Test number
    326241326146
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass73,884 miles (+11,621)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,884 miles
    Test number
    285578033236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,263 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,263 miles
    Test number
    423358476518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

  13. Fail62,227 miles (+13,551)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,227 miles
    Test number
    110704344842
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint marked with blue chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

  14. Pass48,676 miles (+12,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,676 miles
    Test number
    462235422899
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryCovers & shields fitted

  15. Pass36,483 miles (+4,728)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    247637065444
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  16. Pass31,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    195992694185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB11 FKJ

Does LB11 FKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 FKJ is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB11 FKJ?
The MOT on LB11 FKJ is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 FKJ done?
LB11 FKJ was recorded at 219,290 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 16,399 miles a year.
Has LB11 FKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 FKJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 FKJ 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 FKJ find?
LB11 FKJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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