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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 BWLMOT history

LG11 BWL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 141,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,376 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 BWL
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
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 BWL was last recorded at 141,376 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,351 miles · 7 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
10,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,376 miles
  • 2023 – 140,351 miles
  • 2022 – 130,150 miles
  • 2021 – 115,546 miles
  • 2020 – 97,579 miles
  • 2019 – 91,625 miles
  • 2018 – 74,602 miles
  • 2017 – 62,817 miles
  • 2016 – 43,240 miles
  • 2015 – 25,195 miles
  • 2014 – 20,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,376 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    230712165577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass140,351 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,351 miles
    Test number
    785009211407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail140,351 miles (+10,201)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,351 miles
    Test number
    447526269012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass130,150 miles (+14,604)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,150 miles
    Test number
    940931977676
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass115,546 miles (+17,967)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,546 miles
    Test number
    718951719020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,579 miles (+5,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,579 miles
    Test number
    626046620185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass91,625 miles (+17,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,625 miles
    Test number
    358465079216
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass74,602 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,602 miles
    Test number
    649296330321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail74,562 miles (+11,745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,562 miles
    Test number
    817909302458
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass62,817 miles (+19,577)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,817 miles
    Test number
    885470589006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,240 miles (+18,045)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,240 miles
    Test number
    268171741186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,195 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    25,195 miles
    Test number
    117248925034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,037 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    116400054485
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
  14. Pass20,037 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    808250354032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,022 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,022 miles
    Test number
    947749244099
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG11 BWL

Does LG11 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 BWL is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 BWL?
The MOT on LG11 BWL is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 BWL done?
LG11 BWL was recorded at 141,376 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 10,065 miles a year.
Has LG11 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 BWL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LG11 BWL 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 BWL find?
LG11 BWL passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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