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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BVLMOT history

LG11 BVL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,768 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BVL was last recorded at 120,768 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 7,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,376 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,392 miles
Average per year
8,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,768 miles
  • 2025 – 113,376 miles
  • 2024 – 103,625 miles
  • 2023 – 95,518 miles
  • 2022 – 85,782 miles
  • 2021 – 77,181 miles
  • 2020 – 70,135 miles
  • 2019 – 60,826 miles
  • 2018 – 53,657 miles
  • 2016 – 41,160 miles
  • 2015 – 33,562 miles
  • 2014 – 22,023 miles
  • 2013 – 15,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,768 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,768 miles (+7,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    643229830526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Pass113,376 miles (+9,751)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,376 miles
    Test number
    103719178690
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S - Attached to shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass103,625 miles (+8,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,625 miles
    Test number
    914603284221
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass95,518 miles (+9,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,518 miles
    Test number
    505669652798
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces of brake discs corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rims of offside and nearside alloy wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm in centre tread area (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,782 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    85,782 miles
    Test number
    997986520542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread and down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail85,781 miles (+8,600)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,781 miles
    Test number
    457406108634
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread and down to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass77,181 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    112113157901
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail77,179 miles (+7,044)2 dangerous2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,179 miles
    Test number
    974559006670
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass70,135 miles (+9,309)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    360646323003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,826 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,826 miles
    Test number
    891382285024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,745 miles (+7,088)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,745 miles
    Test number
    560767271117
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass53,657 miles (+12,497)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    222164780998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    720560512808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail41,160 miles (+7,598)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    413912106876
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass33,562 miles (+11,539)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,562 miles
    Test number
    556977680120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,023 miles (+6,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    22,023 miles
    Test number
    715049784157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass15,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    758881413256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 BVL

Does LG11 BVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BVL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BVL?
The MOT on LG11 BVL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BVL done?
LG11 BVL was recorded at 120,768 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
Has LG11 BVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BVL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LG11 BVL 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 BVL find?
LG11 BVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; undertrays fitted.

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