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BMW 520

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

LS11 KCUMOT history

LS11 KCU is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 19 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 224,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

LS11 KCU silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
224,134 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,552 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 KCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 KCU was last recorded at 224,134 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 9,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,543 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,591 miles
Average per year
11,552 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,134 miles
  • 2025 – 214,543 miles
  • 2024 – 202,054 miles
  • 2023 – 188,643 miles
  • 2022 – 172,445 miles
  • 2021 – 163,048 miles
  • 2019 – 152,732 miles
  • 2018 – 140,434 miles
  • 2017 – 130,289 miles
  • 2016 – 119,089 miles
  • 2015 – 106,727 miles
  • 2014 – 83,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,134 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat fitted preventing full inspection
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber boot split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock bump stop detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass224,134 miles (+9,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    224,134 miles
    Test number
    262112981215
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front child seat fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass214,543 miles (+12,489)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    214,543 miles
    Test number
    213194650151
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass202,054 miles (+13,411)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    202,054 miles
    Test number
    144102733201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass188,643 miles (+16,198)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    188,643 miles
    Test number
    356707981738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass172,445 miles (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    172,445 miles
    Test number
    899969016720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass172,128 miles (+107)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    172,128 miles
    Test number
    481100541413
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber boot split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear plastic trim under bumper not secure
  7. Fail172,021 miles (+8,973)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,021 miles
    Test number
    737735257464
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber boot split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear plastic trim under bumper not secure
  8. Pass163,048 miles (+10,316)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,048 miles
    Test number
    323619805834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass152,732 miles (+12,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,732 miles
    Test number
    438622078053
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFloor pan covers fitted
  10. Pass140,434 miles (+10,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    140,434 miles
    Test number
    317741551998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass130,289 miles (+11,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    130,289 miles
    Test number
    682224127912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass119,089 miles (+12,362)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,089 miles
    Test number
    954243978489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,727 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    106,727 miles
    Test number
    165970295165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,564 miles (+19,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    296017035085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    375533894056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 KCU

Does LS11 KCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 KCU is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 KCU?
The MOT on LS11 KCU is valid until 11 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 KCU done?
LS11 KCU was recorded at 224,134 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 11,552 miles a year.
Has LS11 KCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 KCU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS11 KCU 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 KCU find?
LS11 KCU passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front child seat fitted preventing full inspection; offside rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection, and 1 more.

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