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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL11 HSGMOT history

LL11 HSG is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 201,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LL11 HSG blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
201,013 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 HSG
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
2 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 HSG was last recorded at 201,013 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 4,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,831 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,182 miles
Average per year
9,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,013 miles
  • 2025 – 196,831 miles
  • 2024 – 188,973 miles
  • 2023 – 173,155 miles
  • 2022 – 163,604 miles
  • 2021 – 151,769 miles
  • 2020 – 141,875 miles
  • 2019 – 128,418 miles
  • 2018 – 124,004 miles
  • 2017 – 110,415 miles
  • 2016 – 96,438 miles
  • 2015 – 85,905 miles
  • 2014 – 78,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,013 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine mount bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass201,013 miles (+4,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    201,013 miles
    Test number
    543209289415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass196,831 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    196,831 miles
    Test number
    609312577842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass188,973 miles (+199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    188,973 miles
    Test number
    144348590217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail188,774 miles (+15,619)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,774 miles
    Test number
    516336753221
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass173,155 miles (+9,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    173,155 miles
    Test number
    114674150887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost, pin / bush for shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass163,604 miles (+11,835)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,604 miles
    Test number
    448066727558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass151,769 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,769 miles
    Test number
    194259928719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail151,751 miles (+9,876)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,751 miles
    Test number
    340389188042
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass141,875 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    141,875 miles
    Test number
    564471785261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount bush worn
  10. Fail141,854 miles (+13,436)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,854 miles
    Test number
    377365228720
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine mount bush worn
  11. Pass128,418 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    128,418 miles
    Test number
    261228674691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,004 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,004 miles
    Test number
    781564386297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    804725140579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,412 miles (+13,974)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,412 miles
    Test number
    313340631226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 runflat (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 runflat (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  15. Pass96,438 miles (+10,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,438 miles
    Test number
    525039006185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre inner tread feathered and tyre under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre tyre under inflated
  16. Pass85,905 miles (+7,464)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,905 miles
    Test number
    727723965103
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass78,441 miles (+4)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,441 miles
    Test number
    727021654152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnable to see front inner pads
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner pads
  18. Fail78,437 miles2 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    726949244173
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteUnable to see front inner pads
    • NoteUnable to see rear inner pads

Questions about LL11 HSG

Does LL11 HSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL11 HSG is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL11 HSG?
The MOT on LL11 HSG is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL11 HSG done?
LL11 HSG was recorded at 201,013 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 9,892 miles a year.
Has LL11 HSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 HSG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL11 HSG 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 HSG find?
LL11 HSG passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm.

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