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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 RCUMOT history

LM11 RCU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 129,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM11 RCU grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
129,142 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RCU was last recorded at 129,142 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,784 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,358 miles
Average per year
7,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,142 miles
  • 2025 – 122,784 miles
  • 2024 – 118,106 miles
  • 2023 – 110,956 miles
  • 2022 – 105,787 miles
  • 2021 – 95,544 miles
  • 2020 – 87,395 miles
  • 2019 – 79,649 miles
  • 2018 – 71,655 miles
  • 2017 – 61,969 miles
  • 2016 – 52,762 miles
  • 2015 – 44,385 miles
  • 2014 – 34,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear pads wearing low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,142 miles (+6,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    916793151985
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass122,784 miles (+4,678)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,784 miles
    Test number
    640500170603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass118,106 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    172186891830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail118,106 miles (+195)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,106 miles
    Test number
    711206909355
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail117,911 miles (+6,955)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,911 miles
    Test number
    875097405278
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass110,956 miles (+5,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,956 miles
    Test number
    677183411848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass105,787 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,787 miles
    Test number
    856737928663
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail105,783 miles (+10,239)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,783 miles
    Test number
    413907645049
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass95,544 miles (+8,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,544 miles
    Test number
    923647595127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,395 miles (+7,746)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    764743131527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,649 miles (+179)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,649 miles
    Test number
    264707461812
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low

  12. Fail79,470 miles (+7,815)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,470 miles
    Test number
    625473539646
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear pads wearing low

  13. Pass71,655 miles (+9,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,655 miles
    Test number
    941312070887
    • AdvisoryBoth side front tyres wearing edges

  14. Pass61,969 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    61,969 miles
    Test number
    293448728423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,962 miles (+9,200)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,962 miles
    Test number
    307487592241
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass52,762 miles (+8,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,762 miles
    Test number
    674902809360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,385 miles (+9,892)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    226824425140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,493 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    317457024166
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LM11 RCU

Does LM11 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RCU is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RCU?
The MOT on LM11 RCU is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 RCU done?
LM11 RCU was recorded at 129,142 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,891 miles a year.
Has LM11 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RCU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 RCU 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 RCU find?
LM11 RCU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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