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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,997 cc

LD11 FSSMOT history

LD11 FSS is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
74,031 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD11 FSS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD11 FSS was last recorded at 74,031 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 6,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,151 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,880 miles
Average per year
4,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,031 miles
  • 2025 – 67,151 miles
  • 2024 – 62,193 miles
  • 2023 – 57,102 miles
  • 2022 – 52,679 miles
  • 2021 – 48,546 miles
  • 2020 – 45,626 miles
  • 2019 – 38,770 miles
  • 2018 – 34,099 miles
  • 2017 – 28,668 miles
  • 2016 – 22,794 miles
  • 2015 – 17,494 miles
  • 2014 – 12,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,031 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,031 miles (+6,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    74,031 miles
    Test number
    924037037012
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass67,151 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    408376160430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    712875411743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,193 miles (+5,091)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,193 miles
    Test number
    753967397839
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass57,102 miles (+4,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,102 miles
    Test number
    949716739375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass52,679 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,679 miles
    Test number
    832107879085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail52,677 miles (+4,131)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    353402062689
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
  8. Pass48,546 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    744692888480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Fail48,546 miles (+2,920)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    590907774330
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass45,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    649560224046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,626 miles (+6,856)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,626 miles
    Test number
    905626540870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass38,770 miles (+4,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    109971407055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass34,099 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    798492746659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass28,668 miles (+5,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,668 miles
    Test number
    251187613518
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass22,794 miles (+5,300)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    22,794 miles
    Test number
    942655466131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads 80% worn
  16. Pass17,494 miles (+4,964)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,494 miles
    Test number
    456704815161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass12,530 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,530 miles
    Test number
    837694294071
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LD11 FSS

Does LD11 FSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD11 FSS is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD11 FSS?
The MOT on LD11 FSS is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD11 FSS done?
LD11 FSS was recorded at 74,031 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
Has LD11 FSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD11 FSS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD11 FSS 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 LD11 FSS find?
LD11 FSS passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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