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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BSXMOT history

LG11 BSX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LG11 BSX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,293 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,327 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BSX
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 valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BSX was last recorded at 144,293 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 9,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Mar 2014: 18,014 miles, lower than 45,876 miles on 27 Oct 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
134,551 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,742 miles
Average per year
9,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,293 miles
  • 2025 – 134,551 miles
  • 2024 – 123,309 miles
  • 2023 – 113,705 miles
  • 2022 – 104,285 miles
  • 2021 – 95,760 miles
  • 2020 – 91,332 miles
  • 2019 – 83,009 miles
  • 2018 – 71,100 miles
  • 2017 – 54,418 miles
  • 2016 – 38,507 miles
  • 2015 – 25,141 miles
  • 2014 – 18,014 miles
  • 2012 – 45,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,293 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (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.

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,293 miles (+9,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,293 miles
    Test number
    231983950666
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass134,551 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,551 miles
    Test number
    658020099179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail134,497 miles (+11,188)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,497 miles
    Test number
    560997458843
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,309 miles (+9,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,309 miles
    Test number
    832232627823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,705 miles (+9,420)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    781527905237
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

  6. Pass104,285 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,285 miles
    Test number
    705186326202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,760 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    419669534140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Fail95,745 miles (+4,413)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,745 miles
    Test number
    908460022834
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Pass91,332 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,332 miles
    Test number
    147006178251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Fail91,332 miles (+8,323)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,332 miles
    Test number
    763803327324
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass83,009 miles (+11,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,009 miles
    Test number
    826973603855
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted

  12. Pass71,100 miles (+16,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,100 miles
    Test number
    574634473409
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  13. Pass54,418 miles (+15,911)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,418 miles
    Test number
    379678637211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass38,507 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,507 miles
    Test number
    636920461832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,249 miles (+7,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,249 miles
    Test number
    683999424974
    • AdvisoryDiesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

  16. Pass25,141 miles (+7,127)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    968354565094
    • NoteDiesel Emmission test done. No reading recorded.

  17. Pass18,014 miles (-27,862)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,014 miles
    Test number
    275559664061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmmission test done. No reading recorded.

  18. Pass45,876 miles (+36,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,876 miles
    Test number
    207131602387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    9,433 miles
    Test number
    235221022421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 BSX

Does LG11 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BSX is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BSX?
The MOT on LG11 BSX is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BSX done?
LG11 BSX was recorded at 144,293 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 9,327 miles a year.
Has LG11 BSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BSX has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 BSX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 BSX find?
LG11 BSX passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face.

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