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BMW 525

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

LM11 VZKMOT history

LM11 VZK is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 3 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LM11 VZK black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,948 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 VZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
525
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 VZK was last recorded at 131,948 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 6,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,289 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,659 miles
Average per year
8,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,948 miles
  • 2025 – 125,289 miles
  • 2024 – 115,733 miles
  • 2022 – 101,782 miles
  • 2021 – 91,811 miles
  • 2020 – 79,455 miles
  • 2019 – 62,983 miles
  • 2018 – 56,399 miles
  • 2017 – 45,589 miles
  • 2016 – 38,019 miles
  • 2015 – 36,246 miles
  • 2014 – 28,658 miles
  • 2013 – 20,630 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,948 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertrays installed

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under body and sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under body covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,948 miles (+6,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,948 miles
    Test number
    631350286831
    • AdvisoryUndertrays installed

  2. Pass125,289 miles (+95)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    125,289 miles
    Test number
    561078331367
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and sill covers fitted

  3. Fail125,194 miles (+9,461)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,194 miles
    Test number
    940532844492
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body and sill covers fitted

  4. Pass115,733 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,733 miles
    Test number
    801150767256
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  5. Fail115,723 miles (+13,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    515595006149
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  6. Pass101,782 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    314902004108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,811 miles (+12,356)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,811 miles
    Test number
    185370584128
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and bottom covers fitted

  8. Pass79,455 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    494141194247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail79,448 miles (+16,465)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,448 miles
    Test number
    327341014449
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass62,983 miles (+6,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    62,983 miles
    Test number
    660720235816
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    190272248096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail56,399 miles (+10,810)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,399 miles
    Test number
    168300334484
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass45,589 miles (+7,570)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    706127153868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,019 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    676799141121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,246 miles (+7,588)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,246 miles
    Test number
    285476995401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail28,658 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    209818054407
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass28,658 miles (+8,028)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,658 miles
    Test number
    235818454183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    20,630 miles
    Test number
    169453283137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM11 VZK

Does LM11 VZK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 VZK is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 VZK?
The MOT on LM11 VZK is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 VZK done?
LM11 VZK was recorded at 131,948 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,874 miles a year.
Has LM11 VZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 VZK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM11 VZK 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 VZK find?
LM11 VZK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: undertrays installed.

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