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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BVEMOT history

LG11 BVE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,585 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BVE
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
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BVE was last recorded at 122,585 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 9,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2014: 18,720 miles, lower than 20,021 miles on 7 Sept 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
113,272 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,313 miles
Average per year
8,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,585 miles
  • 2024 – 113,272 miles
  • 2023 – 102,848 miles
  • 2022 – 94,695 miles
  • 2021 – 84,279 miles
  • 2020 – 71,577 miles
  • 2019 – 70,976 miles
  • 2018 – 64,188 miles
  • 2017 – 39,565 miles
  • 2016 – 33,207 miles
  • 2015 – 27,226 miles
  • 2014 – 19,149 miles
  • 2012 – 20,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,585 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,585 miles (+9,313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,585 miles
    Test number
    530773732988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    395182594093
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail113,272 miles (+10,424)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,272 miles
    Test number
    447981046337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass102,848 miles (+8,153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    102,848 miles
    Test number
    873849244438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,695 miles (+10,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,695 miles
    Test number
    308466567047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass84,279 miles (+12,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,279 miles
    Test number
    872730901076
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,577 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    945507857570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,976 miles (+6,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,976 miles
    Test number
    568883989622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,188 miles (+24,623)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,188 miles
    Test number
    685331779607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,565 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    729627024498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,207 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,207 miles
    Test number
    721194474988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,226 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    27,226 miles
    Test number
    138686235224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail27,205 miles (+8,056)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    319300685199
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tail lamp slightly loose
  14. Pass19,149 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    19,149 miles
    Test number
    515583384130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail18,720 miles (-1,301)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,720 miles
    Test number
    829582374163
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  16. Pass20,021 miles (+10,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,021 miles
    Test number
    687801152266
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass9,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,082 miles
    Test number
    159719272009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 BVE

Does LG11 BVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BVE is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BVE?
The MOT on LG11 BVE is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BVE done?
LG11 BVE was recorded at 122,585 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 8,245 miles a year.
Has LG11 BVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BVE has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LG11 BVE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG11 BVE find?
LG11 BVE passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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