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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL11 GYWMOT history

LL11 GYW is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 3 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

LL11 GYW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
166,468 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 GYW
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
3 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 GYW was last recorded at 166,468 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 10,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,050 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,418 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,468 miles
  • 2025 – 156,050 miles
  • 2023 – 140,714 miles
  • 2022 – 131,519 miles
  • 2021 – 126,973 miles
  • 2020 – 122,751 miles
  • 2019 – 117,141 miles
  • 2018 – 110,706 miles
  • 2017 – 103,900 miles
  • 2016 – 96,958 miles
  • 2015 – 83,259 miles
  • 2014 – 66,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,468 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45/18 run flats

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,468 miles (+10,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    166,468 miles
    Test number
    843490985510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Pass156,050 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    156,050 miles
    Test number
    189363043399
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45/18 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail156,021 miles (+15,307)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,021 miles
    Test number
    403511064776
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45/18 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass140,714 miles (+9,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    140,714 miles
    Test number
    961064770927
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 245/45/18 run flats (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,519 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,519 miles
    Test number
    454539955890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,973 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,973 miles
    Test number
    444004601526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,751 miles (+5,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    122,751 miles
    Test number
    474872168096
    • 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))

  8. Pass117,141 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,141 miles
    Test number
    678584325084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,706 miles (+6,806)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,706 miles
    Test number
    846832267813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    924222549173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,900 miles (+6,942)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,900 miles
    Test number
    851142837708
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass96,958 miles (+13,699)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    561248568553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,259 miles (+16,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,259 miles
    Test number
    616414435150
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    978392844169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,583 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    775730944112
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LL11 GYW

Does LL11 GYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL11 GYW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL11 GYW?
The MOT on LL11 GYW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL11 GYW done?
LL11 GYW was recorded at 166,468 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has LL11 GYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 GYW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL11 GYW 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 LL11 GYW find?
LL11 GYW passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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