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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

RV11 MZXMOT history

RV11 MZX is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 11 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 113,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
113,200 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

RV11 MZX was last recorded at 113,200 miles on 18 May 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,140 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
6,385 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,200 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,200 miles (+60)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    769640403814
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail113,140 miles (+10,967)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    531410369422
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass102,173 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,173 miles
    Test number
    142693826762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,106 miles (+10,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,106 miles
    Test number
    634609369626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,759 miles (+7,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    89,759 miles
    Test number
    781467964103
    • 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))

  6. Pass82,492 miles (+3,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,492 miles
    Test number
    698475266401
    • AdvisoryRear tyre low on inner edge

  7. Pass78,505 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    443635065048
    • AdvisoryManufacturers identification plate sticker which also displays emissions value is missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  8. Fail78,505 miles (+3,188)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,505 miles
    Test number
    642680712686
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers identification plate sticker which also displays emissions value is missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing thin

  9. Pass75,317 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    75,317 miles
    Test number
    782243480932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,316 miles (+4,531)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,316 miles
    Test number
    827942016245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass70,785 miles (+4,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,785 miles
    Test number
    688911910108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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. Pass65,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    261022950003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,914 miles (+8,441)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,914 miles
    Test number
    398530395528
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass57,473 miles (+8,171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    57,473 miles
    Test number
    799864986961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass49,302 miles (+8,591)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    392158222556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,711 miles (+5,287)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,711 miles
    Test number
    948810455013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge and scuffed on outer wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

  17. Pass35,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    905782574087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,424 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,424 miles
    Test number
    937622474031
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about RV11 MZX

When is the MOT due on RV11 MZX?
The MOT on RV11 MZX is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RV11 MZX done?
RV11 MZX was recorded at 113,200 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 6,385 miles a year.
Has RV11 MZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RV11 MZX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on RV11 MZX 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 RV11 MZX find?
RV11 MZX passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly damaged; offside rear brake hose slightly damaged; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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