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BMW 520

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 XPCMOT history

LR11 XPC is a blue diesel BMW 520 first used on 18 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 117,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

LR11 XPC blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
117,095 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 XPC
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
18 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 XPC was last recorded at 117,095 miles on 1 May 2026, 4,243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,852 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,243 miles
Average per year
5,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,095 miles
  • 2025 – 112,852 miles
  • 2024 – 109,819 miles
  • 2023 – 106,623 miles
  • 2022 – 102,039 miles
  • 2021 – 95,874 miles
  • 2020 – 92,273 miles
  • 2019 – 86,183 miles
  • 2018 – 79,323 miles
  • 2017 – 71,665 miles
  • 2016 – 61,653 miles
  • 2015 – 52,850 miles
  • 2014 – 46,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,095 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,095 miles (+4,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,095 miles
    Test number
    243143415234
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,852 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    112,852 miles
    Test number
    523705353069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Fail112,848 miles (+3,029)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,848 miles
    Test number
    408469687189
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass109,819 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    111578347517
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail109,814 miles (+3,191)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,814 miles
    Test number
    159971658306
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass106,623 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,623 miles
    Test number
    670077329179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail106,618 miles (+4,579)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,618 miles
    Test number
    789135809413
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass102,039 miles (+6,165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,039 miles
    Test number
    767148943731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass95,874 miles (+3,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,874 miles
    Test number
    409558697801
    • 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))

  10. Pass92,273 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    473871257521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,272 miles (+6,089)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,272 miles
    Test number
    680412500626
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass86,183 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    834015354739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has signs of wear on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  13. Fail86,183 miles (+6,860)3 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    333996137860
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has signs of wear on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  14. Pass79,323 miles (+7,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,323 miles
    Test number
    898883835710
    • AdvisoryTrays and undershields fitted not allowing full inspection

  15. Pass71,665 miles (+10,012)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,665 miles
    Test number
    277870483574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryShields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass61,653 miles (+8,803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,653 miles
    Test number
    663056088026
    • Advisory0 emissions recorded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,850 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    219136025119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail52,850 miles (+6,205)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,850 miles
    Test number
    635306825178
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen 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
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    46,645 miles
    Test number
    458335604112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR11 XPC

Does LR11 XPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 XPC is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 XPC?
The MOT on LR11 XPC is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 XPC done?
LR11 XPC was recorded at 117,095 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 5,849 miles a year.
Has LR11 XPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 XPC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 XPC 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 XPC find?
LR11 XPC passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides.

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