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BMW 520

Brown · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 OEXMOT history

LM11 OEX is a brown diesel BMW 520 first used on 16 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 169,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

LM11 OEX brown BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2026
Mileage
169,756 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 OEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 OEX was last recorded at 169,756 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 11,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,691 miles · 11 May 2024
Between the last two tests
11,065 miles
Average per year
11,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,756 miles
  • 2024 – 158,691 miles
  • 2023 – 147,042 miles
  • 2022 – 126,516 miles
  • 2021 – 119,819 miles
  • 2020 – 114,188 miles
  • 2019 – 108,181 miles
  • 2018 – 99,193 miles
  • 2017 – 76,211 miles
  • 2016 – 61,844 miles
  • 2015 – 51,166 miles
  • 2014 – 41,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,756 miles (+11,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,756 miles
    Test number
    716284581004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass158,691 miles (+11,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,691 miles
    Test number
    386153454858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass147,042 miles (+20,526)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    147,042 miles
    Test number
    744107495142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,516 miles (+6,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    126,516 miles
    Test number
    641762036948
    • AdvisoryFront UNDER TRAY FITTED
  5. Pass119,819 miles (+381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,819 miles
    Test number
    545187667548
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres low on tread and wearing uneven
  6. Fail119,438 miles (+5,250)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    104724152037
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass114,188 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    114,188 miles
    Test number
    599996201459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail114,187 miles (+6,006)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    691927213699
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass108,181 miles (+8,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    108,181 miles
    Test number
    288033148342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass99,193 miles (+22,982)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,193 miles
    Test number
    176508488289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,211 miles (+14,367)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    134269547766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,844 miles (+10,678)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    113083172732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,166 miles (+9,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    947191735181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    918599764187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 OEX

Does LM11 OEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 OEX expired on 18 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 OEX?
The MOT on LM11 OEX expired on 18 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 OEX done?
LM11 OEX was recorded at 169,756 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 11,808 miles a year.
Has LM11 OEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 OEX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on LM11 OEX 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 OEX find?
LM11 OEX passed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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