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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LP11 GSVMOT history

LP11 GSV is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 119,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
119,128 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 GSV
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
17 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 GSV was last recorded at 119,128 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 5,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,405 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,723 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,128 miles
  • 2025 – 113,405 miles
  • 2024 – 108,331 miles
  • 2023 – 103,580 miles
  • 2022 – 100,102 miles
  • 2021 – 94,029 miles
  • 2020 – 90,904 miles
  • 2019 – 86,397 miles
  • 2018 – 82,045 miles
  • 2017 – 77,044 miles
  • 2016 – 72,853 miles
  • 2015 – 64,681 miles
  • 2014 – 49,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,128 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,128 miles (+5,723)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    119,128 miles
    Test number
    852752446614
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass113,405 miles (+5,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    113,405 miles
    Test number
    456271856022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass108,331 miles (+4,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,331 miles
    Test number
    595834224936
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and o/s/r tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass103,580 miles (+3,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    441826510386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass100,102 miles (+6,073)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    100,102 miles
    Test number
    677666958750
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass94,029 miles (+3,125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,029 miles
    Test number
    701970355876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,904 miles (+4,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,904 miles
    Test number
    987081631157
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,397 miles (+4,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,397 miles
    Test number
    202324548611
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low 4mm remaining in centre, wearing on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on outer edges 4mm remaining in centre.
  9. Pass82,045 miles (+5,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,045 miles
    Test number
    898947151848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre getting low on tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre getting low on tread.
  10. Pass77,044 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,044 miles
    Test number
    937919245096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,853 miles (+8,172)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,853 miles
    Test number
    844733206010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,681 miles (+171)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,681 miles
    Test number
    877967025184
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail64,510 miles (+14,808)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,510 miles
    Test number
    586219615111
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass49,702 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    527307894003
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LP11 GSV

Does LP11 GSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 GSV is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 GSV?
The MOT on LP11 GSV is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 GSV done?
LP11 GSV was recorded at 119,128 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has LP11 GSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 GSV has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on LP11 GSV 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 GSV find?
LP11 GSV passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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