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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 FFCMOT history

LM11 FFC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 14 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 191,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2024
Mileage
191,395 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 FFC
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
14 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 FFC was last recorded at 191,395 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2017: 12,146 miles, lower than 120,409 miles on 20 Apr 2017.

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
191,394 miles · 16 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
11,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 191,395 miles
  • 2022 – 178,494 miles
  • 2021 – 168,485 miles
  • 2020 – 158,597 miles
  • 2019 – 142,936 miles
  • 2018 – 134,054 miles
  • 2017 – 12,146 miles
  • 2016 – 104,394 miles
  • 2015 – 97,246 miles
  • 2014 – 77,920 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,395 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,395 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    191,395 miles
    Test number
    179754162310
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail191,394 miles (+12,900)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,394 miles
    Test number
    413170714808
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,494 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    178,494 miles
    Test number
    890265485292
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail178,493 miles (+10,008)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,493 miles
    Test number
    142524540641
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass168,485 miles (+9,888)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,485 miles
    Test number
    649937624231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,597 miles (+15,661)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,597 miles
    Test number
    801631891337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,936 miles (+8,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,936 miles
    Test number
    153260028351
    • 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))

  8. Pass134,054 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    134,054 miles
    Test number
    501185018489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,586 miles (+121,440)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,586 miles
    Test number
    954453341336
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass12,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,146 miles
    Test number
    261137445380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail12,146 miles (-108,263)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,146 miles
    Test number
    355020080212
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail120,409 miles (+16,015)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,409 miles
    Test number
    828976060840
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks have lip due to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer edge has wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge worn

  13. Pass104,394 miles (+7,148)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    519915476298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,246 miles (+19,326)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,246 miles
    Test number
    145566975471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    836601004147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail77,920 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    656700504140
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LM11 FFC

Does LM11 FFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 FFC expired on 16 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 FFC?
The MOT on LM11 FFC expired on 16 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 FFC done?
LM11 FFC was recorded at 191,395 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 11,815 miles a year.
Has LM11 FFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 FFC has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 FFC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM11 FFC find?
LM11 FFC passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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