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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 EESMOT history

LM11 EES is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 250,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LM11 EES silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
250,236 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
21 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EES was last recorded at 250,236 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 11,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,008 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,228 miles
Average per year
10,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,236 miles
  • 2025 – 239,008 miles
  • 2024 – 229,627 miles
  • 2023 – 219,947 miles
  • 2022 – 211,028 miles
  • 2021 – 202,293 miles
  • 2020 – 195,553 miles
  • 2019 – 186,556 miles
  • 2018 – 181,832 miles
  • 2017 – 178,904 miles
  • 2016 – 171,445 miles
  • 2015 – 152,931 miles
  • 2014 – 113,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,236 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))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 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 4 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,236 miles (+11,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    250,236 miles
    Test number
    190636955668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  2. Pass239,008 miles (+9,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    239,008 miles
    Test number
    699148685482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass229,627 miles (+9,680)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    229,627 miles
    Test number
    724985012194
    • 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))

  4. Pass219,947 miles (+8,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    219,947 miles
    Test number
    621019598704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass211,028 miles (+8,735)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    211,028 miles
    Test number
    417107091062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass202,293 miles (+6,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    202,293 miles
    Test number
    322359141118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass195,553 miles (+8,997)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    195,553 miles
    Test number
    890570194580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,556 miles (+4,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    186,556 miles
    Test number
    557378309551
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass181,832 miles (+2,928)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    181,832 miles
    Test number
    918098650783
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass178,904 miles (+7,459)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    178,904 miles
    Test number
    847553300537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass171,445 miles (+154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    171,445 miles
    Test number
    865540569772
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail171,291 miles (+18,360)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,291 miles
    Test number
    755194259779
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm + inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass152,931 miles (+39,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    152,931 miles
    Test number
    255421415199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass113,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    113,060 miles
    Test number
    598521604150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,060 miles (+230)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,060 miles
    Test number
    915441804138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Fail112,830 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    589934494045
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about LM11 EES

Does LM11 EES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 EES is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EES?
The MOT on LM11 EES is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 EES done?
LM11 EES was recorded at 250,236 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 10,980 miles a year.
Has LM11 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EES has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on LM11 EES 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 LM11 EES find?
LM11 EES passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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