BMW 520
Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LR11 GAOMOT history
LR11 GAO is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 161,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 161,117 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 12 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,533 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR11 GAO
- 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
- 1 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR11 GAO was last recorded at 161,117 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 20,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 140,845 miles · 17 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 20,272 miles
- Average per year
- 7,533 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,117 miles
- 2024 – 140,845 miles
- 2023 – 137,314 miles
- 2022 – 133,496 miles
- 2021 – 129,932 miles
- 2020 – 124,756 miles
- 2019 – 117,771 miles
- 2018 – 110,976 miles
- 2017 – 102,445 miles
- 2016 – 94,536 miles
- 2015 – 78,885 miles
- 2014 – 69,357 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,117 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring mechanical components
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, but not excessively also corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn, perishing also
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing also
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 13 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,117 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 161,117 miles
- Test number
- 387156146083
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring mechanical components
Fail161,115 miles (+20,270)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,115 miles
- Test number
- 977302665540
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring mechanical components
Pass140,845 miles (+3,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 140,845 miles
- Test number
- 752682465290
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF NSF & OSR (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,314 miles (+6)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 137,314 miles
- Test number
- 954966081118
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn, perishing also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake Discs corroded/surface rust
Fail137,308 miles (+3,812)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,308 miles
- Test number
- 743629967430
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Serious fluid leak also (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn, perishing also (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edges wearing also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake Discs corroded/surface rust
Pass133,496 miles (+3,564)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 133,496 miles
- Test number
- 994337226234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,932 miles (+5,176)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,932 miles
- Test number
- 888185254140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,756 miles (+6,985)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 124,756 miles
- Test number
- 313784493190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,771 miles (+6,795)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 117,771 miles
- Test number
- 995373064077
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass110,976 miles (+8,531)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 110,976 miles
- Test number
- 823657753974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,445 miles (+7,909)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 102,445 miles
- Test number
- 875295270667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,536 miles (+15,651)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,536 miles
- Test number
- 741212179196
- AdvisoryFront Front wiper blades starting to smear across screen.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child seat fitted. Seat belt not checked.
Pass78,885 miles (+9,528)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 78,885 miles
- Test number
- 998718735072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,357 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,357 miles
- Test number
- 117554544031
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LR11 GAO
- Does LR11 GAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 GAO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR11 GAO?
- The MOT on LR11 GAO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR11 GAO done?
- LR11 GAO was recorded at 161,117 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,533 miles a year.
- Has LR11 GAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR11 GAO has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR11 GAO 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 GAO find?
- LR11 GAO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear; nearside front daytime running light not working; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.
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