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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS11 GSVMOT history

LS11 GSV is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,926 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 GSV
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
13 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 GSV was last recorded at 103,926 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,857 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,069 miles
Average per year
6,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,926 miles
  • 2025 – 102,857 miles
  • 2024 – 97,650 miles
  • 2023 – 94,208 miles
  • 2022 – 86,856 miles
  • 2021 – 82,476 miles
  • 2020 – 80,770 miles
  • 2019 – 76,349 miles
  • 2018 – 69,969 miles
  • 2017 – 61,483 miles
  • 2016 – 51,340 miles
  • 2015 – 41,777 miles
  • 2014 – 31,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,926 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,926 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,926 miles
    Test number
    573133874537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,857 miles (+5,207)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,857 miles
    Test number
    712427746349
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryPad wear indicator lamp on dash, rear pads defiantly low, front pads low but unable to see sensor clearly
  3. Pass97,650 miles (+3,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    97,650 miles
    Test number
    597268364682
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass94,208 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    94,208 miles
    Test number
    241600042162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail94,203 miles (+7,347)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,203 miles
    Test number
    530596110572
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass86,856 miles (+4,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,856 miles
    Test number
    349423396913
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass82,476 miles (+1,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,476 miles
    Test number
    402035528007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass80,770 miles (+4,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,770 miles
    Test number
    648895533881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  9. Pass76,349 miles (+6,380)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,349 miles
    Test number
    735084607664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,969 miles (+8,486)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    932708109661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,483 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    817231862181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,340 miles (+9,563)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,340 miles
    Test number
    357003766359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,777 miles (+10,565)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    327975845161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,212 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    649807844192
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Fail31,212 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,212 miles
    Test number
    777007844158
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LS11 GSV

Does LS11 GSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 GSV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 GSV?
The MOT on LS11 GSV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 GSV done?
LS11 GSV was recorded at 103,926 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 6,207 miles a year.
Has LS11 GSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 GSV has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS11 GSV 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 GSV find?
LS11 GSV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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