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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LB11 ZCNMOT history

LB11 ZCN is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 21 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,974 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,974 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 ZCN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 ZCN was last recorded at 129,974 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 13,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,048 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13,926 miles
Average per year
10,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,974 miles
  • 2024 – 116,048 miles
  • 2023 – 99,212 miles
  • 2022 – 95,385 miles
  • 2021 – 88,911 miles
  • 2020 – 80,720 miles
  • 2019 – 65,440 miles
  • 2018 – 39,782 miles
  • 2017 – 30,158 miles
  • 2016 – 21,972 miles
  • 2015 – 16,727 miles
  • 2014 – 13,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,974 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,974 miles (+13,926)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,974 miles
    Test number
    637976129046
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    103754639675
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail116,048 miles (+16,836)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,048 miles
    Test number
    268637041623
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass99,212 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,212 miles
    Test number
    382395702173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    599908262262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,385 miles (+6,474)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,385 miles
    Test number
    450220541681
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass88,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    433498816604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,911 miles (+8,191)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,911 miles
    Test number
    996192327819
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass80,720 miles (+15,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,720 miles
    Test number
    739282783447
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass65,440 miles (+9,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,440 miles
    Test number
    752470235418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass55,721 miles (+15,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    55,721 miles
    Test number
    770174556141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,782 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,782 miles
    Test number
    829937804376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    954432781274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,158 miles (+8,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    769829526574
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/19 Michelin (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass21,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,972 miles
    Test number
    349670652736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    146634625032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,727 miles (+3,306)1 failure2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,727 miles
    Test number
    168993925068
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass13,421 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    13,421 miles
    Test number
    646342764190
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB11 ZCN

Does LB11 ZCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 ZCN is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB11 ZCN?
The MOT on LB11 ZCN is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB11 ZCN done?
LB11 ZCN was recorded at 129,974 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 10,202 miles a year.
Has LB11 ZCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 ZCN has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB11 ZCN 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 ZCN find?
LB11 ZCN passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front under tray fitted, and 2 more.

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