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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS11 FWJMOT history

LS11 FWJ is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 25 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

LS11 FWJ black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,289 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,396 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 FWJ
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
25 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 FWJ was last recorded at 118,289 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 3,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,769 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,520 miles
Average per year
6,396 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,289 miles
  • 2025 – 114,769 miles
  • 2024 – 112,082 miles
  • 2023 – 105,073 miles
  • 2022 – 99,007 miles
  • 2020 – 97,834 miles
  • 2019 – 94,770 miles
  • 2018 – 88,799 miles
  • 2017 – 78,090 miles
  • 2016 – 65,412 miles
  • 2015 – 54,054 miles
  • 2014 – 41,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,289 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    485197621496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,289 miles (+3,520)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,289 miles
    Test number
    806681605123
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,769 miles (+2,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    114,769 miles
    Test number
    827356505979
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass112,082 miles (+7,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,082 miles
    Test number
    575908338321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,073 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,073 miles
    Test number
    364601451101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,007 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,007 miles
    Test number
    995817291133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    985972664336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,834 miles (+3,064)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,834 miles
    Test number
    236084760875
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,770 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,770 miles
    Test number
    298376165674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,799 miles
    Test number
    251090597990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail88,799 miles (+77)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,799 miles
    Test number
    587490602834
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail88,722 miles (+10,632)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,722 miles
    Test number
    398280735933
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass78,090 miles (+12,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,090 miles
    Test number
    661461880824
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass65,412 miles (+11,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,412 miles
    Test number
    581038582510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,054 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    276927515408
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePad loom rubbing on inner rim n/s/f

  16. Fail54,054 miles (+12,218)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,054 miles
    Test number
    596994315111
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NotePad loom rubbing on inner rim n/s/f

  17. Pass41,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    269130304413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 FWJ

Does LS11 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 FWJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 FWJ?
The MOT on LS11 FWJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 FWJ done?
LS11 FWJ was recorded at 118,289 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 6,396 miles a year.
Has LS11 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 FWJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS11 FWJ 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 LS11 FWJ find?
LS11 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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