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BMW 525

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LM11 RCOMOT history

LM11 RCO is a grey diesel BMW 525 first used on 19 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 165,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,812 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RCO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RCO was last recorded at 165,812 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,802 miles · 5 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,812 miles
  • 2025 – 160,245 miles
  • 2023 – 152,738 miles
  • 2022 – 147,779 miles
  • 2020 – 141,695 miles
  • 2019 – 135,878 miles
  • 2018 – 129,868 miles
  • 2017 – 124,774 miles
  • 2016 – 120,602 miles
  • 2015 – 105,830 miles
  • 2014 – 83,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,812 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,812 miles (+10)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,812 miles
    Test number
    258484441121
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail165,802 miles (+5,557)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,802 miles
    Test number
    510611904322
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass160,245 miles (+7,507)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    160,245 miles
    Test number
    444569754396
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear subframe bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass152,738 miles (+4,959)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    152,738 miles
    Test number
    730331627477
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  5. Pass147,779 miles (+2,145)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,779 miles
    Test number
    592244960070
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryUndertrays / covers fitted
  6. Pass145,634 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,634 miles
    Test number
    879077423652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,695 miles (+5,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,695 miles
    Test number
    296774876888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass135,878 miles (+6,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,878 miles
    Test number
    562469446149
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
  9. Pass129,868 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,868 miles
    Test number
    370957802106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,774 miles (+4,172)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    124,774 miles
    Test number
    588263762173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,602 miles (+14,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    120,602 miles
    Test number
    735267016348
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly low on tread
  12. Pass105,830 miles (+22,391)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    105,830 miles
    Test number
    509568625105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,439 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    279233744474
    • NoteNSR tyre worn on inner edge
  14. Fail83,439 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    485732444111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNSR tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about LM11 RCO

Does LM11 RCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RCO is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RCO?
The MOT on LM11 RCO is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 RCO done?
LM11 RCO was recorded at 165,812 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 6,992 miles a year.
Has LM11 RCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RCO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM11 RCO 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 RCO find?
LM11 RCO passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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