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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LP11 GLJMOT history

LP11 GLJ is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 4 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 246,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
246,786 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
13,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 GLJ
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
4 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 GLJ was last recorded at 246,786 miles on 18 May 2026, 10,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
236,675 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,111 miles
Average per year
13,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,786 miles
  • 2025 – 236,675 miles
  • 2024 – 229,876 miles
  • 2023 – 221,880 miles
  • 2022 – 212,783 miles
  • 2021 – 202,725 miles
  • 2020 – 186,431 miles
  • 2019 – 174,265 miles
  • 2018 – 164,055 miles
  • 2017 – 149,111 miles
  • 2016 – 131,273 miles
  • 2015 – 112,954 miles
  • 2014 – 89,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,786 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    246,786 miles
    Test number
    906068827590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail246,786 miles (+10,111)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,786 miles
    Test number
    630720224648
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass236,675 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    236,675 miles
    Test number
    195160533652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass229,876 miles (+7,996)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    229,876 miles
    Test number
    886194003027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass221,880 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    221,880 miles
    Test number
    169596485032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass212,783 miles (+10,058)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    212,783 miles
    Test number
    915198182068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass202,725 miles (+16,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    202,725 miles
    Test number
    966024481460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass186,431 miles (+12,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    186,431 miles
    Test number
    302809245812
    • AdvisoryFulln under trays
  9. Pass174,265 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,265 miles
    Test number
    318694695896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,055 miles (+14,944)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    164,055 miles
    Test number
    829030474900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,111 miles (+17,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    149,111 miles
    Test number
    543831569772
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • 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)
  12. Pass131,273 miles (+18,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    468075849713
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front main arms lift in ball joints with wait off (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass112,954 miles (+23,187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,954 miles
    Test number
    477480775113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass89,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    398660814410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP11 GLJ

Does LP11 GLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 GLJ is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 GLJ?
The MOT on LP11 GLJ is valid until 10 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 GLJ done?
LP11 GLJ was recorded at 246,786 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 13,303 miles a year.
Has LP11 GLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 GLJ has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 GLJ 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 GLJ find?
LP11 GLJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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