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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS11 FWTMOT history

LS11 FWT is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 131,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,921 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 FWT
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
11 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 FWT was last recorded at 131,921 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 7,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2024: 117,900 miles, lower than 171,754 miles on 5 May 2023.

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
124,522 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,399 miles
Average per year
8,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,921 miles
  • 2025 – 124,522 miles
  • 2024 – 117,900 miles
  • 2023 – 171,754 miles
  • 2019 – 76,878 miles
  • 2018 – 69,310 miles
  • 2017 – 61,283 miles
  • 2016 – 53,864 miles
  • 2015 – 45,504 miles
  • 2014 – 34,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,921 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,921 miles (+7,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,921 miles
    Test number
    837755202593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  2. Pass124,522 miles (+6,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,522 miles
    Test number
    187063526534
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass117,900 miles (-53,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,900 miles
    Test number
    929501847210
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass171,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,754 miles
    Test number
    979565472284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,752 km (+17,334)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,752 km
    Test number
    123549527554
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass154,418 km (+12,771)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,418 km
    Test number
    768950823853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,647 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,647 km
    Test number
    169373056127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail141,645 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,645 km
    Test number
    282795215162
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass76,878 miles (+7,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    659035102249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,310 miles (+8,027)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    147263223671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,283 miles (+7,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,283 miles
    Test number
    249653907494
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass53,864 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,864 miles
    Test number
    230265299363
    • 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)
  13. Fail53,851 miles (+8,347)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    145562718663
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass45,504 miles (+11,287)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,504 miles
    Test number
    168622675483
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass34,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    34,217 miles
    Test number
    155623694409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 FWT

Does LS11 FWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 FWT is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 FWT?
The MOT on LS11 FWT is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 FWT done?
LS11 FWT was recorded at 131,921 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 8,032 miles a year.
Has LS11 FWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 FWT has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LS11 FWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS11 FWT find?
LS11 FWT passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated.

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