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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

LL11 SMUMOT history

LL11 SMU is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,971 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 SMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 SMU was last recorded at 98,971 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 9,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,521 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,450 miles
Average per year
6,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,971 miles
  • 2024 – 89,521 miles
  • 2023 – 83,688 miles
  • 2022 – 80,115 miles
  • 2021 – 79,985 miles
  • 2020 – 77,801 miles
  • 2019 – 71,525 miles
  • 2018 – 62,442 miles
  • 2017 – 49,867 miles
  • 2016 – 38,711 miles
  • 2015 – 26,841 miles
  • 2014 – 19,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,971 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 17 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,971 miles (+9,450)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,971 miles
    Test number
    596141611765
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass89,521 miles (+346)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    168721684061
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail89,175 miles (+5,487)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,175 miles
    Test number
    768222291485
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass83,688 miles (+3,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    661923399046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass80,115 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    608176993195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,985 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,985 miles
    Test number
    452524138587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,801 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,801 miles
    Test number
    189633108281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail77,795 miles (+6,270)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,795 miles
    Test number
    973921516034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass71,525 miles (+9,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,525 miles
    Test number
    977637617225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,442 miles (+12,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    917795863018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,867 miles (+11,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    319122965558
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  12. Pass38,711 miles (+11,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,711 miles
    Test number
    433569297774
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  13. Pass26,841 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,841 miles
    Test number
    666254905201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,849 miles (+6,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    766245835156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass19,140 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,140 miles
    Test number
    998967834128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL11 SMU

Does LL11 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL11 SMU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL11 SMU?
The MOT on LL11 SMU is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL11 SMU done?
LL11 SMU was recorded at 98,971 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,939 miles a year.
Has LL11 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 SMU has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LL11 SMU 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 SMU find?
LL11 SMU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 3 more.

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