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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 XPUMOT history

LG11 XPU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 235,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LG11 XPU black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
235,340 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 XPU
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
13 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 XPU was last recorded at 235,340 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 18,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,845 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,495 miles
Average per year
13,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,340 miles
  • 2025 – 216,845 miles
  • 2024 – 205,034 miles
  • 2023 – 193,210 miles
  • 2021 – 192,408 miles
  • 2020 – 185,146 miles
  • 2019 – 174,795 miles
  • 2018 – 164,522 miles
  • 2017 – 149,245 miles
  • 2016 – 127,990 miles
  • 2015 – 106,281 miles
  • 2014 – 74,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,340 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,340 miles (+18,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    235,340 miles
    Test number
    672760314936
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass216,845 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    216,845 miles
    Test number
    758842090029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail216,820 miles (+11,786)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,820 miles
    Test number
    576129767413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and has a screw in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges and nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

  4. Pass205,034 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    205,034 miles
    Test number
    760315723817
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail205,032 miles (+11,822)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,032 miles
    Test number
    640144322806
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass193,210 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    193,210 miles
    Test number
    792606750826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,408 miles (+7,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    192,408 miles
    Test number
    293877273958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass185,146 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,146 miles
    Test number
    140672470599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    174,795 miles
    Test number
    810639571055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail174,794 miles (+10,272)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,794 miles
    Test number
    559181288603
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass164,522 miles (+15,277)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    164,522 miles
    Test number
    384592316913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/18 needs to be changed ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass149,245 miles (+21,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,245 miles
    Test number
    746706708210
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to register

  13. Pass127,990 miles (+21,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,990 miles
    Test number
    325826712215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    106,281 miles
    Test number
    239874005477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Fail106,281 miles (+31,687)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,281 miles
    Test number
    537704205171
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass74,594 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    779888984024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LG11 XPU

Does LG11 XPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 XPU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 XPU?
The MOT on LG11 XPU is valid until 20 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 XPU done?
LG11 XPU was recorded at 235,340 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 13,603 miles a year.
Has LG11 XPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 XPU has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LG11 XPU 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 XPU find?
LG11 XPU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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