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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 URWMOT history

LB11 URW is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 28 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 194,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
194,493 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 URW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 URW was last recorded at 194,493 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,196 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
297 miles
Average per year
9,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,493 miles
  • 2024 – 194,196 miles
  • 2023 – 185,277 miles
  • 2022 – 184,134 miles
  • 2021 – 166,512 miles
  • 2020 – 146,189 miles
  • 2019 – 130,923 miles
  • 2018 – 118,661 miles
  • 2016 – 104,235 miles
  • 2015 – 101,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,493 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,493 miles (+297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,493 miles
    Test number
    797315129781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass194,196 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,196 miles
    Test number
    701662434861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,277 miles (+1,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,277 miles
    Test number
    228276906183
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass184,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,134 miles
    Test number
    773402951640
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail184,134 miles (+17,622)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,134 miles
    Test number
    360159416140
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass166,512 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,512 miles
    Test number
    680329934031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail166,510 miles (+20,321)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,510 miles
    Test number
    397921357060
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass146,189 miles (+15,266)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,189 miles
    Test number
    123580642966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,923 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,923 miles
    Test number
    732071250322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail130,777 miles (+12,116)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,777 miles
    Test number
    580868242906
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,661 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,661 miles
    Test number
    777778572065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,255 miles (+11,020)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,255 miles
    Test number
    317397098474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,235 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    104,235 miles
    Test number
    630432034036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,211 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,211 miles
    Test number
    148766515223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,468 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,468 miles
    Test number
    186001985136
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB11 URW

Does LB11 URW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 URW is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB11 URW?
The MOT on LB11 URW is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 URW done?
LB11 URW was recorded at 194,493 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 9,105 miles a year.
Has LB11 URW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 URW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB11 URW 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 URW find?
LB11 URW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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