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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 RFEMOT history

LM11 RFE is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 24 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 122,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
122,877 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 RFE
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
24 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 RFE was last recorded at 122,877 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 10,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,347 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,530 miles
Average per year
8,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,877 miles
  • 2025 – 112,347 miles
  • 2023 – 104,785 miles
  • 2022 – 97,730 miles
  • 2020 – 92,166 miles
  • 2019 – 84,773 miles
  • 2018 – 65,591 miles
  • 2017 – 51,274 miles
  • 2016 – 40,269 miles
  • 2015 – 35,210 miles
  • 2014 – 27,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,877 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,877 miles (+10,530)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    122,877 miles
    Test number
    312305077693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,347 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,347 miles
    Test number
    284984906682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wearing sensor disconnected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail112,327 miles (+7,542)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,327 miles
    Test number
    743641539420
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wearing sensor disconnected
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass104,785 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,785 miles
    Test number
    983129876410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,781 miles (+2,156)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    284859306553
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass102,625 miles (+4,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,625 miles
    Test number
    105358879174
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass97,730 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,730 miles
    Test number
    526142978868
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail97,710 miles (+5,544)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,710 miles
    Test number
    781739576476
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass92,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    487003786759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,166 miles (+7,393)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    926488925605
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass84,773 miles (+19,182)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    654899946150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,591 miles (+14,317)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,591 miles
    Test number
    745679798132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,274 miles (+11,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    289552859964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,269 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    959871995059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,210 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    35,210 miles
    Test number
    645025735126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,735 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    158706424155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Fail27,735 miles1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,735 miles
    Test number
    106566824105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 RFE

Does LM11 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 RFE is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 RFE?
The MOT on LM11 RFE is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 RFE done?
LM11 RFE was recorded at 122,877 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,080 miles a year.
Has LM11 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 RFE has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 RFE 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 RFE find?
LM11 RFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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