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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LM11 ZFTMOT history

LM11 ZFT is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 6 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 224,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

LM11 ZFT grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
224,018 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
13,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM11 ZFT
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
6 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM11 ZFT was last recorded at 224,018 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 25,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,186 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
25,832 miles
Average per year
13,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,018 miles
  • 2025 – 198,186 miles
  • 2024 – 171,762 miles
  • 2023 – 165,166 miles
  • 2022 – 158,890 miles
  • 2021 – 148,587 miles
  • 2020 – 140,594 miles
  • 2019 – 125,684 miles
  • 2018 – 112,224 miles
  • 2017 – 99,967 miles
  • 2016 – 96,330 miles
  • 2015 – 82,086 miles
  • 2014 – 60,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,018 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,018 miles (+25,832)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    224,018 miles
    Test number
    343641385610
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass198,186 miles (+26,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    198,186 miles
    Test number
    355416884967
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,762 miles (+6,596)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,762 miles
    Test number
    484710519698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass165,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    165,166 miles
    Test number
    879213444172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail165,166 miles (+6,276)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,166 miles
    Test number
    656790531668
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass158,890 miles (+10,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    158,890 miles
    Test number
    789706200597
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass148,587 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,587 miles
    Test number
    360911193230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,585 miles (+7,991)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,585 miles
    Test number
    912583469960
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass140,594 miles (+14,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    140,594 miles
    Test number
    148319836429
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass125,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,684 miles
    Test number
    663019182031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,684 miles (+13,460)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,684 miles
    Test number
    945045096839
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,224 miles (+12,257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,224 miles
    Test number
    759233004735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,967 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    997654272902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,330 miles (+14,244)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    177325219696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,086 miles (+12,382)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,086 miles
    Test number
    375388122067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,704 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,704 miles
    Test number
    997476385060
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail69,696 miles (+9,029)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    727446885029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,667 miles (+4,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,667 miles
    Test number
    458775774262
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be tested

  19. Pass55,875 miles (+454)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    489888354177
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail55,421 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    378948144116
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LM11 ZFT

Does LM11 ZFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM11 ZFT is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM11 ZFT?
The MOT on LM11 ZFT is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM11 ZFT done?
LM11 ZFT was recorded at 224,018 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 13,992 miles a year.
Has LM11 ZFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM11 ZFT has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM11 ZFT 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 ZFT find?
LM11 ZFT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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