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BMW 523

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 2,996 cc

LR11 LSEMOT history

LR11 LSE is a grey petrol BMW 523 first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 217,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
217,007 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 LSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
523
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 LSE was last recorded at 217,007 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,605 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
14,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 217,007 miles
  • 2024 – 214,605 miles
  • 2023 – 190,395 miles
  • 2022 – 176,307 miles
  • 2021 – 166,367 miles
  • 2019 – 143,456 miles
  • 2018 – 118,514 miles
  • 2017 – 90,381 miles
  • 2016 – 65,975 miles
  • 2015 – 48,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,007 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • N/S/F (Rear) bottom ball joint worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,007 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    217,007 miles
    Test number
    348779449498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass214,605 miles (+10,378)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    214,605 miles
    Test number
    513054562960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has undertrays

  3. Pass204,227 miles (+13,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    204,227 miles
    Test number
    844445568950
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays/covers fitted

  4. Pass190,395 miles (+14,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    190,395 miles
    Test number
    380185529092
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass176,307 miles (+9,940)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,307 miles
    Test number
    893727092548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn on the inner edge

  6. Pass166,367 miles (+22,911)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    166,367 miles
    Test number
    954101489636
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,456 miles (+24,942)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    319210497912
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Lower (rear) ball joint worn/has lift.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre worn close to the legal limit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass118,514 miles (+697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,514 miles
    Test number
    993221662864
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F (Rear) bottom ball joint worn.

  9. Fail117,817 miles (+27,436)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    262577602131
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on outer edges.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F (Rear) bottom ball joint worn.

  10. Pass90,381 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    106801343026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted

  11. Fail90,381 miles (+24,406)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,381 miles
    Test number
    684633882783
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays/covers fitted

  12. Pass65,975 miles (+17,455)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,975 miles
    Test number
    420115437450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,520 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    849982965141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    45,859 miles
    Test number
    536372275088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 LSE

Does LR11 LSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 LSE is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 LSE?
The MOT on LR11 LSE 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 LR11 LSE done?
LR11 LSE was recorded at 217,007 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 14,962 miles a year.
Has LR11 LSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 LSE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LR11 LSE 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 LSE find?
LR11 LSE passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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