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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LP11 EJOMOT history

LP11 EJO is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 194,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LP11 EJO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
194,822 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 EJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 EJO was last recorded at 194,822 miles on 30 May 2026, 10,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,119 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,703 miles
Average per year
12,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,822 miles
  • 2025 – 184,119 miles
  • 2024 – 168,569 miles
  • 2023 – 148,033 miles
  • 2022 – 136,186 miles
  • 2021 – 119,496 miles
  • 2020 – 99,250 miles
  • 2019 – 88,698 miles
  • 2018 – 81,054 miles
  • 2017 – 71,722 miles
  • 2016 – 63,813 miles
  • 2015 – 56,440 miles
  • 2014 – 49,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

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.

  • Under tray and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,822 miles (+10,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    194,822 miles
    Test number
    852010519243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  2. Pass184,119 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    184,119 miles
    Test number
    169327868017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  3. Fail184,119 miles (+15,550)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,119 miles
    Test number
    617686477198
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  4. Pass168,569 miles (+20,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    168,569 miles
    Test number
    301004407571
    • AdvisoryUnder tray and engine covers fitted

  5. Pass148,033 miles (+11,847)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    997405606222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,186 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,186 miles
    Test number
    324434888431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail136,184 miles (+16,688)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,184 miles
    Test number
    723848524346
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass119,496 miles (+20,246)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,496 miles
    Test number
    252999024130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,250 miles (+10,552)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,250 miles
    Test number
    907548923218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,698 miles (+7,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    360905737802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,054 miles (+9,332)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    519331703473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,722 miles (+7,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,722 miles
    Test number
    284317415825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn Propshaft Coupling (Rear)

  13. Pass63,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    479237871330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,813 miles (+7,373)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,813 miles
    Test number
    422571968132
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass56,440 miles (+6,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,440 miles
    Test number
    596118205209
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass49,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    338774904465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    715844404234
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LP11 EJO

Does LP11 EJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 EJO is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 EJO?
The MOT on LP11 EJO is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 EJO done?
LP11 EJO was recorded at 194,822 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 12,240 miles a year.
Has LP11 EJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 EJO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LP11 EJO 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 LP11 EJO find?
LP11 EJO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; under tray fitted.

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