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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 EPYMOT history

LM11 EPY is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

LM11 EPY black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2025
Mileage
176,546 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 EPY
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
5 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 EPY was last recorded at 176,546 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,546 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 176,546 miles
  • 2023 – 172,956 miles
  • 2022 – 169,877 miles
  • 2021 – 166,543 miles
  • 2020 – 163,349 miles
  • 2019 – 160,710 miles
  • 2018 – 152,878 miles
  • 2017 – 144,617 miles
  • 2016 – 136,937 miles
  • 2015 – 127,295 miles
  • 2014 – 118,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,546 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    694526642275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,546 miles (+3,590)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,546 miles
    Test number
    376741538174
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass172,956 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,956 miles
    Test number
    975683857165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail172,913 miles (+3,036)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,913 miles
    Test number
    676109661152
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc guard/backing plate insecure
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  5. Pass169,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,877 miles
    Test number
    217208960836
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail169,876 miles (+3,333)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,876 miles
    Test number
    236931553708
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass166,543 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,543 miles
    Test number
    164684096475
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail166,526 miles (+3,177)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,526 miles
    Test number
    927943203979
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass163,349 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,349 miles
    Test number
    479109104245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass160,710 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,710 miles
    Test number
    601128395878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail160,681 miles (+7,803)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,681 miles
    Test number
    710839663618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass152,878 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,878 miles
    Test number
    330621546352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail152,762 miles (+8,145)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    328210710901
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Pass144,617 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,617 miles
    Test number
    822047087558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)
  15. Fail144,582 miles (+7,645)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    672889526034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to 2mm (strong advise)
  16. Pass136,937 miles (+9,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,937 miles
    Test number
    705640249560
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass127,295 miles (+9,244)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,295 miles
    Test number
    968107315183
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  18. Pass118,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,051 miles
    Test number
    316181524162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 EPY

Does LM11 EPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 EPY expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 EPY?
The MOT on LM11 EPY expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 EPY done?
LM11 EPY was recorded at 176,546 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 5,524 miles a year.
Has LM11 EPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 EPY has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 EPY 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 EPY find?
LM11 EPY passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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