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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LG11 ZSLMOT history

LG11 ZSL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 8 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

LG11 ZSL black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
116,083 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG11 ZSL
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
8 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG11 ZSL was last recorded at 116,083 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 4,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,727 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,356 miles
Average per year
7,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,083 miles
  • 2024 – 111,727 miles
  • 2023 – 107,739 miles
  • 2022 – 100,703 miles
  • 2021 – 96,924 miles
  • 2020 – 84,475 miles
  • 2019 – 81,933 miles
  • 2018 – 72,510 miles
  • 2017 – 63,722 miles
  • 2016 – 54,563 miles
  • 2015 – 42,753 miles
  • 2014 – 32,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,083 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner /outer (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,083 miles (+4,356)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,083 miles
    Test number
    772655464341
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner /outer (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass111,727 miles (+54)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    111,727 miles
    Test number
    101241037322
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  3. Fail111,673 miles (+3,934)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,673 miles
    Test number
    506841618764
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing smooth on edges
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Pass107,739 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    107,739 miles
    Test number
    916181962412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,703 miles (+3,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    906273635366
    • 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))

  6. Pass96,924 miles (+12,449)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,924 miles
    Test number
    933147288933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    805773329651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,475 miles (+2,542)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,475 miles
    Test number
    949003803275
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass81,933 miles (+9,423)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    187864578415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    197795506366
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail72,510 miles (+8,788)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    675891258443
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,722 miles (+9,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,722 miles
    Test number
    572306795987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass54,563 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    54,563 miles
    Test number
    371586376806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,753 miles (+10,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    42,753 miles
    Test number
    119870135214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    32,444 miles
    Test number
    827895834190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LG11 ZSL

Does LG11 ZSL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LG11 ZSL expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LG11 ZSL?
The MOT on LG11 ZSL expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LG11 ZSL done?
LG11 ZSL was recorded at 116,083 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 7,508 miles a year.
Has LG11 ZSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG11 ZSL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LG11 ZSL 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 ZSL find?
LG11 ZSL passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 9 advisories: central rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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