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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 XZHMOT history

LG11 XZH is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 26 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LG11 XZH black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,818 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 XZH
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
26 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 XZH was last recorded at 158,818 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,691 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
127 miles
Average per year
7,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,818 miles
  • 2025 – 151,893 miles
  • 2024 – 144,060 miles
  • 2023 – 134,400 miles
  • 2022 – 131,453 miles
  • 2021 – 128,248 miles
  • 2020 – 125,175 miles
  • 2019 – 121,947 miles
  • 2018 – 117,871 miles
  • 2017 – 111,083 miles
  • 2016 – 105,150 miles
  • 2015 – 97,571 miles
  • 2014 – 68,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,818 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,818 miles (+127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,818 miles
    Test number
    909781251288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail158,691 miles (+6,798)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,691 miles
    Test number
    427953797216
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass151,893 miles (+7,833)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,893 miles
    Test number
    481020142473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass144,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    358364274194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,060 miles (+9,660)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    890789311127
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass134,400 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    241515402376
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,400 miles (+2,947)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,400 miles
    Test number
    608522482810
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass131,453 miles (+3,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    622043638956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass128,248 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,248 miles
    Test number
    419038799145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail128,243 miles (+3,068)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,243 miles
    Test number
    451710008176
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass125,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,175 miles
    Test number
    216144328791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail125,171 miles (+3,224)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    844283224616
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,947 miles (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,947 miles
    Test number
    295978721105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass117,871 miles (+6,788)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,871 miles
    Test number
    770878500570
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass111,083 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,083 miles
    Test number
    544905832916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,150 miles (+7,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,150 miles
    Test number
    969456331350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,571 miles (+11,961)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    346639141595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,610 miles (+17,606)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,610 miles
    Test number
    575223125073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,004 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,004 miles
    Test number
    766426554094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,763 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,763 miles
    Test number
    716180454035
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LG11 XZH

Does LG11 XZH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 XZH is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 XZH?
The MOT on LG11 XZH is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG11 XZH done?
LG11 XZH was recorded at 158,818 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,197 miles a year.
Has LG11 XZH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 XZH has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 XZH 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 XZH find?
LG11 XZH passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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