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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,171 cc

LM11 TVEMOT history

LM11 TVE is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 162,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LM11 TVE silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
162,520 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 TVE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
20 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 TVE was last recorded at 162,520 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,214 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
8,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,520 miles
  • 2024 – 159,214 miles
  • 2023 – 155,376 miles
  • 2022 – 139,869 miles
  • 2021 – 127,190 miles
  • 2020 – 110,794 miles
  • 2019 – 107,586 miles
  • 2018 – 99,260 miles
  • 2017 – 89,211 miles
  • 2016 – 77,786 miles
  • 2015 – 68,234 miles
  • 2014 – 63,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,520 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 21 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,520 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,520 miles
    Test number
    857483915121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass159,214 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,214 miles
    Test number
    232318888326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail159,188 miles (+3,812)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,188 miles
    Test number
    919142736279
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,376 miles (+15,507)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,376 miles
    Test number
    843695114155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,869 miles (+92)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,869 miles
    Test number
    601127244175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail139,777 miles (+12,587)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,777 miles
    Test number
    864131547003
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,190 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,190 miles
    Test number
    138294680588
    • AdvisoryFull under body protection fitted by design. Restricted views that are absolute.

  8. Pass124,553 miles (+13,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,553 miles
    Test number
    706744840303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,794 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,794 miles
    Test number
    420479406479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,793 miles (+3,207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,793 miles
    Test number
    663649008231
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,586 miles (+8,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    107,586 miles
    Test number
    125226871145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,260 miles (+10,049)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    476066383506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass89,211 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,211 miles
    Test number
    799478459286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail89,209 miles (+11,423)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,209 miles
    Test number
    950157687350
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass77,786 miles (+9,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,786 miles
    Test number
    723167732813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Getting low on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass68,234 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,234 miles
    Test number
    538495035145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    227521644117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 TVE

Does LM11 TVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 TVE is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM11 TVE?
The MOT on LM11 TVE is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 TVE done?
LM11 TVE was recorded at 162,520 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 8,551 miles a year.
Has LM11 TVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 TVE has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM11 TVE 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 TVE find?
LM11 TVE passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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