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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LP11 GVMMOT history

LP11 GVM is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jul 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 136,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,236 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 GVM
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
29 Jul 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 GVM was last recorded at 136,236 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,236 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,236 miles
  • 2025 – 131,526 miles
  • 2024 – 122,311 miles
  • 2023 – 114,007 miles
  • 2022 – 102,478 miles
  • 2021 – 94,769 miles
  • 2020 – 89,221 miles
  • 2019 – 83,860 miles
  • 2018 – 79,300 miles
  • 2017 – 78,653 miles
  • 2016 – 73,963 miles
  • 2015 – 60,275 miles
  • 2014 – 44,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,236 miles

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    839480844439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail136,236 miles (+4,710)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,236 miles
    Test number
    167285548839
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass131,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    439341567321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail131,526 miles (+9,215)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,526 miles
    Test number
    573781019025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  5. Pass122,311 miles (+8,304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,311 miles
    Test number
    507002467674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,007 miles (+11,529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,007 miles
    Test number
    216618692470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  7. Pass102,478 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,478 miles
    Test number
    430316025578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail102,477 miles (+7,708)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,477 miles
    Test number
    286915756423
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass94,769 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    622115299122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,221 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,221 miles
    Test number
    624372541545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    498126547709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,860 miles (+4,560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    753717369891
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass79,300 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,300 miles
    Test number
    223743747591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,653 miles (+4,690)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    287209088499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,963 miles (+13,688)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,963 miles
    Test number
    600475182634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,275 miles (+15,983)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,275 miles
    Test number
    209246975143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    846575884193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,292 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,292 miles
    Test number
    597045684103
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LP11 GVM

Does LP11 GVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 GVM is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 GVM?
The MOT on LP11 GVM is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 GVM done?
LP11 GVM was recorded at 136,236 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 7,581 miles a year.
Has LP11 GVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 GVM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LP11 GVM 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 GVM find?
LP11 GVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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