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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 YCJMOT history

LG11 YCJ is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 176,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,038 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 YCJ
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
13 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 YCJ was last recorded at 176,038 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 6,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,849 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,189 miles
Average per year
8,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,038 miles
  • 2025 – 169,849 miles
  • 2024 – 164,799 miles
  • 2023 – 157,873 miles
  • 2022 – 152,493 miles
  • 2021 – 142,845 miles
  • 2020 – 135,097 miles
  • 2019 – 126,973 miles
  • 2018 – 114,883 miles
  • 2017 – 104,665 miles
  • 2016 – 93,914 miles
  • 2015 – 82,993 miles
  • 2014 – 69,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,038 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,038 miles
    Test number
    350676042090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,038 miles (+6,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,038 miles
    Test number
    846492783878
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low o/s+n/s. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass169,849 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,849 miles
    Test number
    538478841950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,799 miles (+116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    164,799 miles
    Test number
    240698723607
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail164,683 miles (+6,810)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,683 miles
    Test number
    181524821787
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect lhd headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass157,873 miles (+5,380)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,873 miles
    Test number
    193745151084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    152,493 miles
    Test number
    899824889849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,459 miles (+9,614)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,459 miles
    Test number
    568859402050
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass142,845 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,845 miles
    Test number
    176247400627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail142,844 miles (+7,747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,844 miles
    Test number
    483790943786
    • MajorNearside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  11. Pass135,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    211930182010
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  12. Fail135,097 miles (+8,124)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,097 miles
    Test number
    805037087170
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass126,973 miles (+12,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    694940693282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass114,883 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    274282911068
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOSF + NSF shock absorber bump stops have dropped
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing thin on outer edges
  15. Fail114,883 miles (+10,218)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    593572783760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre wearing thin on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOSF + NSF shock absorber bump stops have dropped
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre wearing thin on outer edges
  16. Pass104,665 miles (+10,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,665 miles
    Test number
    776768400061
    • AdvisoryNSF Tyre wearing thin on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass93,914 miles (+10,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,914 miles
    Test number
    420777540536
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops split and perrished
  18. Pass82,993 miles (+13,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,993 miles
    Test number
    225129665028
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass69,328 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    988355644046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on shoulder
    • NoteSlight smearing front and rear wiper blades

Questions about LG11 YCJ

Does LG11 YCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG11 YCJ is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG11 YCJ?
The MOT on LG11 YCJ is valid until 13 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 YCJ done?
LG11 YCJ was recorded at 176,038 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 8,836 miles a year.
Has LG11 YCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 YCJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LG11 YCJ 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 YCJ find?
LG11 YCJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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