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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 XWUMOT history

LR11 XWU is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 20 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 104,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
104,869 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 XWU
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
20 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 XWU was last recorded at 104,869 miles on 5 May 2026, 8,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,336 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,533 miles
Average per year
7,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,869 miles
  • 2025 – 96,336 miles
  • 2024 – 85,811 miles
  • 2023 – 73,756 miles
  • 2022 – 56,149 miles
  • 2021 – 39,954 miles
  • 2020 – 32,993 miles
  • 2019 – 30,944 miles
  • 2018 – 29,122 miles
  • 2017 – 27,507 miles
  • 2016 – 24,142 miles
  • 2015 – 20,862 miles
  • 2014 – 14,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,869 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,869 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    104,869 miles
    Test number
    321703904771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,336 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    107170232933
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail96,336 miles (+10,525)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    542018892999
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass85,811 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    85,811 miles
    Test number
    106355495037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail85,807 miles (+12,051)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,807 miles
    Test number
    573543164633
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass73,756 miles (+17,607)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    537261253796
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass56,149 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    606264041014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,087 miles (+16,133)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,087 miles
    Test number
    391069661687
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass39,954 miles (+6,961)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    39,954 miles
    Test number
    111850576736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass32,993 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    32,993 miles
    Test number
    658811287758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,944 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,944 miles
    Test number
    926538673227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,122 miles (+1,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,122 miles
    Test number
    527000405474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,507 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,507 miles
    Test number
    753304167600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,142 miles (+3,280)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    24,142 miles
    Test number
    132524261369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,862 miles (+5,975)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    20,862 miles
    Test number
    507336745114
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass14,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,887 miles
    Test number
    208202144483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 XWU

Does LR11 XWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 XWU is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 XWU?
The MOT on LR11 XWU is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 XWU done?
LR11 XWU was recorded at 104,869 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,528 miles a year.
Has LR11 XWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 XWU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 XWU 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 XWU find?
LR11 XWU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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