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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 WVUMOT history

LR11 WVU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Apr 2011. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 158,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
158,927 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 WVU
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
12 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 WVU was last recorded at 158,927 miles on 21 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Feb 2025: 158,927 miles, lower than 230,948 miles on 10 Feb 2024.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
230,948 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Average per year
11,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,927 miles
  • 2024 – 230,948 miles
  • 2023 – 135,513 miles
  • 2022 – 128,367 miles
  • 2021 – 117,004 miles
  • 2020 – 109,169 miles
  • 2019 – 90,166 miles
  • 2018 – 80,755 miles
  • 2017 – 69,478 miles
  • 2016 – 59,921 miles
  • 2015 – 50,607 miles
  • 2014 – 37,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,927 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,927 miles (-72,021)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,927 miles
    Test number
    446495228024
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass230,948 miles (+95,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    230,948 miles
    Test number
    815288625162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  3. Pass135,513 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,513 miles
    Test number
    386323089956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass128,367 miles (+11,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,367 miles
    Test number
    538593696763
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,004 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    117,004 miles
    Test number
    694174980048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,169 miles (+19,003)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,169 miles
    Test number
    681334912032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,166 miles
    Test number
    166256917841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,166 miles (+9,411)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,166 miles
    Test number
    917159146579
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass80,755 miles (+11,277)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    852724189174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer wall perishing
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped
  10. Pass69,478 miles (+9,557)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    69,478 miles
    Test number
    674335312950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,921 miles (+9,314)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,921 miles
    Test number
    702101141388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,607 miles (+12,710)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,607 miles
    Test number
    208382765027
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low on outer shoulder SIZE: 245/45R18Y RSC
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass37,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    37,897 miles
    Test number
    226366364062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 WVU

Does LR11 WVU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR11 WVU expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR11 WVU?
The MOT on LR11 WVU expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR11 WVU done?
LR11 WVU was recorded at 158,927 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2025, an average of 11,041 miles a year.
Has LR11 WVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 WVU has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LR11 WVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR11 WVU find?
LR11 WVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, both sides.

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