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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BOVMOT history

LG11 BOV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,850 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

LG11 BOV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
139,850 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BOV
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
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BOV was last recorded at 139,850 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 7,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Sept 2012: 2,000 miles, lower than 9,085 miles on 9 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,411 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,439 miles
Average per year
9,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,850 miles
  • 2025 – 132,411 miles
  • 2024 – 128,199 miles
  • 2023 – 116,380 miles
  • 2022 – 102,200 miles
  • 2021 – 95,593 miles
  • 2020 – 88,887 miles
  • 2019 – 83,624 miles
  • 2018 – 77,859 miles
  • 2017 – 70,919 miles
  • 2016 – 63,857 miles
  • 2015 – 57,754 miles
  • 2014 – 44,774 miles
  • 2013 – 32,101 miles
  • 2012 – 20,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,850 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,850 miles (+7,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    139,850 miles
    Test number
    865470638166
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass132,411 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    132,411 miles
    Test number
    364524784614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,199 miles (+11,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,199 miles
    Test number
    146316623107
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass116,380 miles (+14,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    116,380 miles
    Test number
    563304776234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,200 miles (+6,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    385917604281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,593 miles
    Test number
    322088608953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,593 miles (+6,706)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,593 miles
    Test number
    342051675391
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass88,887 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    88,887 miles
    Test number
    574050236817
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  9. Pass83,624 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,624 miles
    Test number
    197237678996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,618 miles (+5,759)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,618 miles
    Test number
    581300675524
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass77,859 miles (+9)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    128974392359
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail77,850 miles (+6,931)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    769565051185
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass70,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    948956160954
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail70,919 miles (+7,062)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    747338057390
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass63,857 miles (+1,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    898266781311
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions to low to detect
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVin plate damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass62,497 miles (+4,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,497 miles
    Test number
    606483000890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass57,754 miles (+12,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,754 miles
    Test number
    759985555068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass44,774 miles (+12,673)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    127388744066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteTested when wet
  19. Pass32,101 miles (+12,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,101 miles
    Test number
    608746863062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass20,045 miles (+18,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,045 miles
    Test number
    156939142217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Fail2,000 miles (-7,085)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,000 miles
    Test number
    337425242499
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass9,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,085 miles
    Test number
    418319162038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 BOV

Does LG11 BOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BOV is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BOV?
The MOT on LG11 BOV is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BOV done?
LG11 BOV was recorded at 139,850 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 9,048 miles a year.
Has LG11 BOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BOV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LG11 BOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 BOV find?
LG11 BOV passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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