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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LR11 ZRJMOT history

LR11 ZRJ is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 5 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 131,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

LR11 ZRJ grey BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,019 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 ZRJ
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
5 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 ZRJ was last recorded at 131,019 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 8,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,695 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,324 miles
Average per year
5,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,019 miles
  • 2025 – 122,695 miles
  • 2024 – 116,445 miles
  • 2023 – 110,080 miles
  • 2022 – 106,155 miles
  • 2021 – 102,358 miles
  • 2020 – 100,502 miles
  • 2019 – 95,409 miles
  • 2018 – 90,509 miles
  • 2017 – 84,830 miles
  • 2016 – 79,388 miles
  • 2015 – 73,665 miles
  • 2014 – 66,786 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,019 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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Emissions test result too low to record

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,019 miles (+8,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,019 miles
    Test number
    773902458870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,695 miles (+6,250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    893029742532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,445 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,445 miles
    Test number
    836450206147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    948979717054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,080 miles (+3,925)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,080 miles
    Test number
    948118067369
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Offside (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass106,155 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    106,155 miles
    Test number
    778133834136
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail106,152 miles (+3,794)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,152 miles
    Test number
    677791693524
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working Offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass102,358 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,358 miles
    Test number
    641869036052
    • AdvisoryEmissions test result too low to record
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass100,502 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,502 miles
    Test number
    815680256591
    • AdvisoryEmissions test result too low to record
  10. Fail100,499 miles (+5,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,499 miles
    Test number
    643695091184
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken Nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test result too low to record
  11. Pass95,409 miles (+4,900)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    95,409 miles
    Test number
    487111737229
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTow hitch warning displayed
  12. Pass90,509 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    90,509 miles
    Test number
    312957495827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass84,830 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,830 miles
    Test number
    389510348829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,712 miles (+5,324)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,712 miles
    Test number
    924466577141
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD LIFTING REVEALING CORDS (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass79,388 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    716282064855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,665 miles (+6,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,665 miles
    Test number
    548381165072
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  17. Pass66,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,786 miles
    Test number
    148183164055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,786 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,786 miles
    Test number
    489852064006
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LR11 ZRJ

Does LR11 ZRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 ZRJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 ZRJ?
The MOT on LR11 ZRJ is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 ZRJ done?
LR11 ZRJ was recorded at 131,019 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,341 miles a year.
Has LR11 ZRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 ZRJ has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LR11 ZRJ 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 ZRJ find?
LR11 ZRJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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