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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 CGXMOT history

LR11 CGX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 138,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LR11 CGX black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
138,104 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 CGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 CGX was last recorded at 138,104 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 4,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,142 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,962 miles
Average per year
9,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,104 miles
  • 2025 – 133,142 miles
  • 2024 – 124,666 miles
  • 2023 – 115,353 miles
  • 2022 – 107,368 miles
  • 2021 – 98,932 miles
  • 2020 – 93,345 miles
  • 2019 – 81,150 miles
  • 2018 – 67,266 miles
  • 2017 – 54,969 miles
  • 2016 – 42,391 miles
  • 2015 – 35,982 miles
  • 2014 – 28,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,104 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear doughnut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,104 miles (+4,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    138,104 miles
    Test number
    542885274900
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass133,142 miles (+8,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,142 miles
    Test number
    678193668398
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,666 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,666 miles
    Test number
    197469187011
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  4. Fail124,664 miles (+9,311)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,664 miles
    Test number
    117346305598
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  5. Pass115,353 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,353 miles
    Test number
    182580648309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,310 miles (+7,942)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    150599770489
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass107,368 miles (+8,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,368 miles
    Test number
    471988129917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass98,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,932 miles
    Test number
    332313105047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,917 miles (+5,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    154691291798
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,345 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,345 miles
    Test number
    971955990044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail93,278 miles (+12,128)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,278 miles
    Test number
    128008914485
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass81,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,150 miles
    Test number
    710030088230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail81,146 miles (+13,880)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,146 miles
    Test number
    743108162123
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass67,266 miles (+12,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,266 miles
    Test number
    443728554457
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass54,969 miles (+12,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    737815218079
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread has cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cut in tread

  16. Pass42,391 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    403789059328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,982 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    438369575062
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail35,982 miles (+7,803)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    555409775065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass28,179 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,179 miles
    Test number
    555109474062
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Questions about LR11 CGX

Does LR11 CGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 CGX is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 CGX?
The MOT on LR11 CGX is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 CGX done?
LR11 CGX was recorded at 138,104 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 9,219 miles a year.
Has LR11 CGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 CGX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR11 CGX 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 LR11 CGX find?
LR11 CGX passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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