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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 PVLMOT history

LM11 PVL is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 May 2011. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 213,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
213,355 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 PVL
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
17 May 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 PVL was last recorded at 213,355 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 5,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,293 miles · 24 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
5,062 miles
Average per year
11,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,355 miles
  • 2024 – 208,293 miles
  • 2023 – 193,273 miles
  • 2022 – 175,966 miles
  • 2021 – 157,973 miles
  • 2020 – 152,702 miles
  • 2019 – 145,728 miles
  • 2018 – 137,088 miles
  • 2017 – 126,730 miles
  • 2016 – 118,011 miles
  • 2015 – 107,421 miles
  • 2014 – 88,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,355 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass213,355 miles (+5,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    213,355 miles
    Test number
    429049820518
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass208,293 miles (+15,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    208,293 miles
    Test number
    637186227640
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass193,273 miles (+17,307)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    193,273 miles
    Test number
    148048263970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,966 miles (+17,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,966 miles
    Test number
    999968016438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,973 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    157,973 miles
    Test number
    281839969450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,702 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    152,702 miles
    Test number
    492105405378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,728 miles (+8,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    145,728 miles
    Test number
    807686897685
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,088 miles (+10,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,088 miles
    Test number
    750695378086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass126,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    504465745440
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail126,730 miles (+8,719)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    426487017647
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front suspension arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass118,011 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,011 miles
    Test number
    477973444564
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail118,011 miles (+10,590)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,011 miles
    Test number
    383063343355
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass107,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    175799385011
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail107,421 miles (+19,238)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,421 miles
    Test number
    509799985098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass88,183 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    88,183 miles
    Test number
    278550804142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 PVL

Does LM11 PVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM11 PVL expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM11 PVL?
The MOT on LM11 PVL expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM11 PVL done?
LM11 PVL was recorded at 213,355 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 11,359 miles a year.
Has LM11 PVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 PVL has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LM11 PVL 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 PVL find?
LM11 PVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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