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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LL11 VKCMOT history

LL11 VKC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 146,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LL11 VKC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
146,313 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL11 VKC
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
19 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL11 VKC was last recorded at 146,313 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,932 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,381 miles
Average per year
7,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,313 miles
  • 2025 – 139,932 miles
  • 2024 – 130,908 miles
  • 2023 – 122,247 miles
  • 2022 – 113,482 miles
  • 2021 – 109,146 miles
  • 2020 – 103,620 miles
  • 2019 – 98,787 miles
  • 2018 – 93,335 miles
  • 2016 – 78,880 miles
  • 2015 – 71,394 miles
  • 2014 – 57,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,313 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass146,313 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    146,313 miles
    Test number
    821592126893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail146,313 miles (+6,381)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,313 miles
    Test number
    467369857304
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass139,932 miles (+9,024)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,932 miles
    Test number
    897481583818
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass130,908 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,908 miles
    Test number
    844658413843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,237 miles (+7,990)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,237 miles
    Test number
    105586466430
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  6. Pass122,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,247 miles
    Test number
    453314254108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,247 miles (+8,765)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,247 miles
    Test number
    382116149924
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass113,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,482 miles
    Test number
    685999701017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock attached to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in suspension arm for shock absorber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged looks to have been kerb'd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in suspension arm for shock absorber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail113,482 miles (+4,336)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,482 miles
    Test number
    419387646475
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock attached to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in suspension arm for shock absorber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged looks to have been kerb'd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush in suspension arm for shock absorber perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    621555470706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,146 miles (+5,526)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,146 miles
    Test number
    684354463919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass103,620 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    698814284381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass98,787 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    345660100973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,757 miles (+5,422)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    975169464544
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass93,335 miles (+14,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,335 miles
    Test number
    365088314396
    • 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)

  16. Pass78,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,880 miles
    Test number
    317907435939
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  17. Fail78,875 miles (+7,481)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,875 miles
    Test number
    724704187279
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  18. Pass71,394 miles (+13,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    71,394 miles
    Test number
    189744295137
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass57,637 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    57,637 miles
    Test number
    309899394101
    • 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)

Questions about LL11 VKC

Does LL11 VKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL11 VKC is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL11 VKC?
The MOT on LL11 VKC is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL11 VKC done?
LL11 VKC was recorded at 146,313 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,517 miles a year.
Has LL11 VKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL11 VKC has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL11 VKC 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 VKC find?
LL11 VKC passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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