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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LC11 ENKMOT history

LC11 ENK is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 23 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 171,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
171,579 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC11 ENK
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
23 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC11 ENK was last recorded at 171,579 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 12,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,160 miles · 10 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12,419 miles
Average per year
9,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,579 miles
  • 2025 – 159,160 miles
  • 2024 – 145,245 miles
  • 2023 – 126,491 miles
  • 2022 – 109,452 miles
  • 2021 – 94,444 miles
  • 2020 – 92,142 miles
  • 2019 – 90,154 miles
  • 2018 – 79,851 miles
  • 2017 – 74,736 miles
  • 2016 – 67,499 miles
  • 2015 – 61,381 miles
  • 2014 – 56,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides . (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,579 miles (+12,419)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    171,579 miles
    Test number
    739041351124
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides . (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass159,160 miles (+13,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    536753803327
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,245 miles (+658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,245 miles
    Test number
    195089288374
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,587 miles (+18,096)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,587 miles
    Test number
    849209271770
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    247698644316
    • 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail126,491 miles (+17,039)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,491 miles
    Test number
    451438400182
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,452 miles (+15,008)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    109,452 miles
    Test number
    670949541559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    239568769281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,444 miles (+2,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,444 miles
    Test number
    609401314374
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass92,142 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    260356768391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,154 miles (+10,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    583002201414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,851 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,851 miles
    Test number
    723685142444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,736 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,736 miles
    Test number
    713384323419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,499 miles (+6,118)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,499 miles
    Test number
    223012548065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,381 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,381 miles
    Test number
    507877215176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,415 miles
    Test number
    845966094098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC11 ENK

Does LC11 ENK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC11 ENK is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC11 ENK?
The MOT on LC11 ENK is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC11 ENK done?
LC11 ENK was recorded at 171,579 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 9,182 miles a year.
Has LC11 ENK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC11 ENK has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LC11 ENK 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 LC11 ENK find?
LC11 ENK passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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