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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 XAMMOT history

LG11 XAM is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 193,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
193,562 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 XAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 XAM was last recorded at 193,562 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 15,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,581 miles · 31 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
15,981 miles
Average per year
11,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,562 miles
  • 2022 – 177,581 miles
  • 2021 – 169,673 miles
  • 2020 – 160,782 miles
  • 2019 – 148,175 miles
  • 2018 – 142,100 miles
  • 2017 – 128,003 miles
  • 2016 – 112,881 miles
  • 2015 – 93,153 miles
  • 2014 – 65,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,562 miles
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,562 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    193,562 miles
    Test number
    491578985404
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass297,340 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    297,340 km
    Test number
    807121629765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass177,581 miles (+7,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    177,581 miles
    Test number
    379506175834
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass169,673 miles (+8,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,673 miles
    Test number
    712582181768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass160,782 miles (+11,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,782 miles
    Test number
    163864884703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass149,301 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    149,301 miles
    Test number
    531225771364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,175 miles (+6,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    148,175 miles
    Test number
    441758814916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (FRONT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass142,100 miles (+14,097)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,100 miles
    Test number
    982179065142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass128,003 miles (+15,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    128,003 miles
    Test number
    185802967640
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass112,881 miles (+667)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,881 miles
    Test number
    289360977276
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays
  11. Fail112,214 miles (+19,061)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,214 miles
    Test number
    929032785001
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-55-17 RFT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass93,153 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,153 miles
    Test number
    178110305501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    885352605071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,992 miles (+17,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,992 miles
    Test number
    249102305000
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass65,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,551 miles
    Test number
    507265734085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 XAM

Does LG11 XAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 XAM expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 XAM?
The MOT on LG11 XAM expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 XAM done?
LG11 XAM was recorded at 193,562 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 11,940 miles a year.
Has LG11 XAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 XAM has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LG11 XAM 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 XAM find?
LG11 XAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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