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2011 BMW 520
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- Registration LP11HNE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2011
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 151,683 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 151,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,278 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All (3.2 (b) (i))
10 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All (3.2 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,135 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive differential shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 128,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive differential shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,283 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,382 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,382 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,447 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021 8 Jun 202619 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,518 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020 8 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,628 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019 8 Jun 202620 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,247 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2018 8 Jun 202614 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,121 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2017 8 Jun 202625 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,717 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 8 Jun 202621 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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LP11HNE was registered on 2011-07-28
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