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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BTVMOT history

LG11 BTV is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LG11 BTV white BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,796 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BTV was last recorded at 147,796 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,763 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,033 miles
Average per year
9,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,796 miles
  • 2024 – 140,763 miles
  • 2023 – 123,588 miles
  • 2022 – 112,168 miles
  • 2020 – 101,836 miles
  • 2019 – 89,111 miles
  • 2018 – 77,680 miles
  • 2017 – 67,401 miles
  • 2016 – 58,677 miles
  • 2015 – 48,548 miles
  • 2014 – 38,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,796 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Smoke test too clean to read.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,796 miles (+7,033)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,796 miles
    Test number
    472193581183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,763 miles (+6,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,763 miles
    Test number
    214358380693
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Pass134,086 miles (+10,498)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,086 miles
    Test number
    233679894339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,588 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,588 miles
    Test number
    607378852873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,560 miles (+11,392)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,560 miles
    Test number
    625343464032
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on dashboard indicating a fault. (8.2.2.2 (g))
  6. Pass112,168 miles (+10,332)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,168 miles
    Test number
    667808398690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,836 miles (+12,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,836 miles
    Test number
    453246914358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. Pass89,111 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,111 miles
    Test number
    833455005830
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff side seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail89,111 miles (+11,431)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,111 miles
    Test number
    614639227000
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff side seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass77,680 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    206843482889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Fail77,514 miles (+10,113)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,514 miles
    Test number
    889881522395
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read.
  12. Pass67,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    357727521108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,400 miles (+8,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,400 miles
    Test number
    140763111389
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  14. Pass58,677 miles (+10,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    528217407811
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySmoke test too clean to read.
  15. Pass48,548 miles (+93)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,548 miles
    Test number
    207710595181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmoke test too clean to read.
  16. Fail48,455 miles (+9,669)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,455 miles
    Test number
    576563685119
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSmoke test too clean to read.
  17. Pass38,786 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    819940994175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES
    • NotePARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

Questions about LG11 BTV

Does LG11 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BTV is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BTV?
The MOT on LG11 BTV is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BTV done?
LG11 BTV was recorded at 147,796 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 9,478 miles a year.
Has LG11 BTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BTV has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LG11 BTV 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 LG11 BTV find?
LG11 BTV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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