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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL11 SWZMOT history

LL11 SWZ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 129,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2022.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
129,506 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2022
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 SWZ
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
14 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 SWZ was last recorded at 129,506 miles on 11 Nov 2022, 5,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2015: 65,866 miles, lower than 66,553 miles on 27 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,790 miles · 15 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
5,716 miles
Average per year
7,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,506 miles
  • 2021 – 123,790 miles
  • 2020 – 118,887 miles
  • 2019 – 112,610 miles
  • 2018 – 106,100 miles
  • 2017 – 99,784 miles
  • 2016 – 86,456 miles
  • 2015 – 55,366 miles
  • 2014 – 66,553 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    793481499369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Fail129,506 miles (+5,716)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    325359760451
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass123,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    194822563497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  4. Fail123,790 miles (+4,903)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,790 miles
    Test number
    126939802824
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (Arm with shock absorber attached) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass118,887 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,887 miles
    Test number
    910987899103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail118,884 miles (+6,274)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,884 miles
    Test number
    305469834732
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass112,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    456566232418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
  8. Fail112,610 miles (+6,510)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    773236654560
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChild seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt
  9. Pass106,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    295806562942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,100 miles (+6,316)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    241866343515
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass99,784 miles (+13,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    522727956139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,456 miles (+31,090)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,456 miles
    Test number
    791800792186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,366 miles
    Test number
    772630442546
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail65,866 miles (-687)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    919548912109
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass66,553 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    126059764240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,197 miles1 failure1 repaired3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,197 miles
    Test number
    397959574183
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLow emitter
    • NoteNearside front brake pad wear sensor worn against wheel
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LL11 SWZ

Does LL11 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL11 SWZ expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL11 SWZ?
The MOT on LL11 SWZ expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL11 SWZ done?
LL11 SWZ was recorded at 129,506 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2022, an average of 7,562 miles a year.
Has LL11 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 SWZ has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LL11 SWZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL11 SWZ find?
LL11 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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