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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BSVMOT history

LG11 BSV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 54,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
54,463 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BSV
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
20 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BSV was last recorded at 54,463 miles on 5 Jun 2025, 797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Apr 2014: 22,149 miles, lower than 71,132 miles on 30 Apr 2013.

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
53,666 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
797 miles
Average per year
758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,463 miles
  • 2024 – 53,666 miles
  • 2023 – 52,275 miles
  • 2022 – 51,185 miles
  • 2021 – 49,442 miles
  • 2019 – 49,205 miles
  • 2018 – 44,131 miles
  • 2017 – 36,145 miles
  • 2016 – 31,544 miles
  • 2015 – 26,522 miles
  • 2014 – 22,149 miles
  • 2013 – 71,132 miles
  • 2012 – 69,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    501821868306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,463 miles (+797)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    438351964292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass53,666 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    649346462266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass52,275 miles (+1,090)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,275 miles
    Test number
    690981638408
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass51,185 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    790142271492
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  6. Fail51,166 miles (+1,724)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    659521196523
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass49,442 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    49,442 miles
    Test number
    247803406291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,205 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,205 miles
    Test number
    868533001046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,131 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    765346114423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,145 miles (+4,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,145 miles
    Test number
    702901542655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass31,544 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    209084730867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,522 miles (+4,373)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    26,522 miles
    Test number
    655467675016
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass22,149 miles (-48,983)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,149 miles
    Test number
    116069694417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,132 miles (+1,443)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,132 miles
    Test number
    436580223160
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass69,689 miles (+25,154)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    69,689 miles
    Test number
    439142502318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,535 miles
    Test number
    799134622157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 BSV

Does LG11 BSV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 BSV expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BSV?
The MOT on LG11 BSV expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 BSV done?
LG11 BSV was recorded at 54,463 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2025, an average of 758 miles a year.
Has LG11 BSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BSV has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 BSV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 BSV find?
LG11 BSV passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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