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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LB11 ZYDMOT history

LB11 ZYD is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 195,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
195,005 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB11 ZYD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB11 ZYD was last recorded at 195,005 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 19,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,375 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
19,630 miles
Average per year
7,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,005 miles
  • 2024 – 175,375 miles
  • 2023 – 173,984 miles
  • 2022 – 164,415 miles
  • 2020 – 139,238 miles
  • 2019 – 137,538 miles
  • 2018 – 132,417 miles
  • 2017 – 131,581 miles
  • 2016 – 129,210 miles
  • 2015 – 117,285 miles
  • 2014 – 115,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,005 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,005 miles (+19,630)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    195,005 miles
    Test number
    834487211819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass175,375 miles (+1,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,375 miles
    Test number
    719455192973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass173,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    173,984 miles
    Test number
    553012769079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail173,943 miles (+9,528)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,943 miles
    Test number
    930954716666
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,415 miles (+25,177)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    164,415 miles
    Test number
    545110575081
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,238 miles (+1,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,238 miles
    Test number
    923598181273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass137,538 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,538 miles
    Test number
    596575421697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail137,532 miles (+5,115)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,532 miles
    Test number
    224981283311
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,417 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    132,417 miles
    Test number
    943154084417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,581 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,581 miles
    Test number
    638117146128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    562130156867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,210 miles (+11,925)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    141007126071
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  13. Pass117,285 miles (+2,164)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,285 miles
    Test number
    789273944906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,121 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,121 miles
    Test number
    876063374291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,213 miles (+516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    114,213 miles
    Test number
    559974034233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail113,697 miles1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,697 miles
    Test number
    576461934254
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB11 ZYD

Does LB11 ZYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB11 ZYD is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB11 ZYD?
The MOT on LB11 ZYD is valid until 23 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 ZYD done?
LB11 ZYD was recorded at 195,005 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,222 miles a year.
Has LB11 ZYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB11 ZYD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB11 ZYD 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 ZYD find?
LB11 ZYD passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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