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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 NVWMOT history

LR11 NVW is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 15 Mar 2011. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 171,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
171,804 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
10,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 NVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
15 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 NVW was last recorded at 171,804 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 25,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2020: 121,039 miles, lower than 125,339 miles on 13 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,103 miles · 30 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
25,701 miles
Average per year
10,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 171,804 miles
  • 2023 – 146,103 miles
  • 2022 – 145,284 miles
  • 2021 – 138,708 miles
  • 2020 – 121,039 miles
  • 2019 – 125,339 miles
  • 2018 – 114,684 miles
  • 2017 – 104,420 miles
  • 2016 – 94,575 miles
  • 2015 – 85,331 miles
  • 2014 – 75,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,804 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,804 miles (+25,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,804 miles
    Test number
    358599664249
    • 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. Pass146,103 miles (+819)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,103 miles
    Test number
    725920930238
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass145,284 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    145,284 miles
    Test number
    287702035596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,708 miles (+17,669)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    138,708 miles
    Test number
    218561587559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,039 miles (-4,300)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    121,039 miles
    Test number
    810263476757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,339 miles (+10,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,339 miles
    Test number
    136002213707
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass114,684 miles (+10,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,684 miles
    Test number
    799522918941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,420 miles (+9,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    104,420 miles
    Test number
    410355291176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  9. Pass94,575 miles (+9,244)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    94,575 miles
    Test number
    642223984101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,331 miles (+10,197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,331 miles
    Test number
    926023060145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
  11. Pass75,134 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    167963254258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust emissions too clean to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about LR11 NVW

Does LR11 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR11 NVW expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR11 NVW?
The MOT on LR11 NVW expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR11 NVW done?
LR11 NVW was recorded at 171,804 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 10,111 miles a year.
Has LR11 NVW ever failed its MOT?
No. LR11 NVW has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LR11 NVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR11 NVW find?
LR11 NVW passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 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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