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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LP11 GVNMOT history

LP11 GVN is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 2 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 198,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

LP11 GVN grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
198,936 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP11 GVN
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
2 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP11 GVN was last recorded at 198,936 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 17,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,590 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
17,346 miles
Average per year
11,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,936 miles
  • 2025 – 181,590 miles
  • 2024 – 164,546 miles
  • 2023 – 148,239 miles
  • 2022 – 137,888 miles
  • 2021 – 131,722 miles
  • 2020 – 126,017 miles
  • 2019 – 118,216 miles
  • 2018 – 107,641 miles
  • 2017 – 98,360 miles
  • 2016 – 96,029 miles
  • 2015 – 82,886 miles
  • 2014 – 63,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,936 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Front Lower Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front Lower oil leak but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,936 miles (+17,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    198,936 miles
    Test number
    277807543559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass181,590 miles (+312)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    181,590 miles
    Test number
    270397801771
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak but not excessive
  3. Fail181,278 miles (+16,732)3 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,278 miles
    Test number
    570726068751
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Undertrays fitted.
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower oil leak but not excessive
  4. Pass164,546 miles (+16,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,546 miles
    Test number
    874859163236
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS OS (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass148,239 miles (+10,351)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,239 miles
    Test number
    362394199615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    405774236893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail137,888 miles (+6,166)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,888 miles
    Test number
    173676563204
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass131,722 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    498434082295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass126,017 miles (+7,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,017 miles
    Test number
    128560437662
    • 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))
  10. Pass118,216 miles (+10,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,216 miles
    Test number
    461092177542
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass107,641 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    107,641 miles
    Test number
    302204783344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,360 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,360 miles
    Test number
    461172647879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,319 miles
    Test number
    884373141391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail98,318 miles (+2,289)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,318 miles
    Test number
    223510480052
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass96,029 miles (+13,143)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,029 miles
    Test number
    447750759749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,886 miles (+18,927)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,886 miles
    Test number
    959776295164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    63,959 miles
    Test number
    178666094126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP11 GVN

Does LP11 GVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP11 GVN is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP11 GVN?
The MOT on LP11 GVN is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP11 GVN done?
LP11 GVN was recorded at 198,936 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 11,313 miles a year.
Has LP11 GVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP11 GVN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LP11 GVN 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 GVN find?
LP11 GVN passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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