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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 LGLMOT history

LR11 LGL is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 17 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 139,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2026
Mileage
139,557 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 LGL
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 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 LGL was last recorded at 139,557 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 12,499 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,058 miles · 15 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
12,499 miles
Average per year
9,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,557 miles
  • 2024 – 127,058 miles
  • 2023 – 110,888 miles
  • 2022 – 105,439 miles
  • 2021 – 99,106 miles
  • 2020 – 93,477 miles
  • 2019 – 81,747 miles
  • 2018 – 69,484 miles
  • 2017 – 59,256 miles
  • 2016 – 49,580 miles
  • 2015 – 43,476 miles
  • 2014 – 32,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,557 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Electronic handbrake fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine covers & under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Damage to chassis number sticker on offside front `b` pillar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,557 miles (+12,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,557 miles
    Test number
    987903320658
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass127,058 miles (+16,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,058 miles
    Test number
    356787182999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass110,888 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,888 miles
    Test number
    969481221477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail110,850 miles (+5,411)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,850 miles
    Test number
    143249697081
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower Arm Bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,439 miles (+1,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    105,439 miles
    Test number
    846443620711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,780 miles (+4,674)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    818849626604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,106 miles (+5,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    99,106 miles
    Test number
    826873910642
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass93,477 miles (+11,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,477 miles
    Test number
    888763606880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,747 miles (+12,263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,747 miles
    Test number
    697810489291
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryElectronic handbrake fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear windows tinted

  10. Pass69,484 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    653518145635
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryDamage to chassis number sticker on offside front `b` pillar
    • AdvisoryElectronic handbrake fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  11. Fail69,479 miles (+10,223)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    893410694321
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryDamage to chassis number sticker on offside front `b` pillar
    • AdvisoryElectronic handbrake fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted

  12. Pass59,256 miles (+9,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,256 miles
    Test number
    399741346581
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryElectronic handbrake fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted

  13. Pass49,580 miles (+6,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    294147172089
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/r tyre

  14. Pass43,476 miles (+11,333)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,476 miles
    Test number
    828138175036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,143 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    178502364420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald at outer edge

Questions about LR11 LGL

Does LR11 LGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR11 LGL expired on 14 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR11 LGL?
The MOT on LR11 LGL expired on 14 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR11 LGL done?
LR11 LGL was recorded at 139,557 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 9,673 miles a year.
Has LR11 LGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 LGL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LR11 LGL 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 LGL find?
LR11 LGL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened.

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