BMW 520 DS11HEU has 17 MOTs

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This 2011 BMW 520 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2014

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 172,969 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 15:40.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 25th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

DS11HEU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH JANUARY 2027172,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH JANUARY 2026172,905 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202525TH JANUARY 2026167,863 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2025167,816 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202425TH JANUARY 2025162,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 202325TH JANUARY 2024155,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Side Marked Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Side (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202225TH JANUARY 2023146,974 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Side Marked Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 202022ND OCTOBER 2021137,808 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play Marked In Yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 201922ND OCTOBER 2020129,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Dent O/s/f And O/s/r Alloy Wheel Rims
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Inner Looks Low
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2019129,519 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 275/40/18wr (5.2.3 (e))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm 275/40/18er (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Dent O/s/f And O/s/r Alloy Wheel Rims
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pads Inner Looks Low
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 201822ND OCTOBER 2019115,331 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 2018115,331 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201722ND OCTOBER 2018104,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201622ND OCTOBER 201792,253 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201522ND OCTOBER 201681,177 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 201511TH MAY 201671,344 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED9TH MAY 201411TH MAY 201547,701 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

DS11HEU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

DS11HEU MOT Comments

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DS11HEU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 172,969 miles | Average yearly mileage: 11,531 miles

DS11HEU FAQs

This Bmw 520 with registration DS11HEU was manufactured on Wednesday 11th May 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 172,969 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 11,531 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Bmw 520 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2014. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means DS11HEU has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 520 has had 31 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 520 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does DS11HEU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 DS11HEU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is DS11HEU Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 DS11HEU does have Tax. Read more

When does DS11HEU Tax expire?

The current Tax for DS11HEU will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does DS11HEU MOT expire?

The current MOT for DS11HEU will expire in 8 months on Monday 25th January 2027. Read more

When did DS11HEU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for DS11HEU was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 15:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has DS11HEU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for DS11HEU we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has DS11HEU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for DS11HEU we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is DS11HEU?

DS11HEU is registered as a 2011 Bmw 520. Read more

How many miles has DS11HEU done?

The odometer reading for DS11HEU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 172,969 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 11,531 miles per year. Read more

How old is DS11HEU?

The vehicle DS11HEU was manufactured in 2011 so it is currently 15 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 11th May 2011. Read more

What colour is DS11HEU?

The official colour of DS11HEU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does DS11HEU have?

DS11HEU has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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