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BMW 520

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 ALBMOT history

LB61 ALB is a grey diesel BMW 520 first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
105,273 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,722 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 ALB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 ALB was last recorded at 105,273 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
101,005 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,268 miles
Average per year
5,722 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,273 miles
  • 2025 – 101,005 miles
  • 2024 – 96,755 miles
  • 2023 – 92,612 miles
  • 2022 – 87,847 miles
  • 2021 – 83,012 miles
  • 2020 – 78,869 miles
  • 2019 – 73,652 miles
  • 2018 – 67,477 miles
  • 2017 – 58,695 miles
  • 2016 – 48,472 miles
  • 2015 – 41,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,273 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,273 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    278428249745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass101,005 miles (+4,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    829221201331
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass96,755 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    554819818702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,612 miles (+4,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,612 miles
    Test number
    154724855335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring view of underside items
  5. Pass87,847 miles (+4,835)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,847 miles
    Test number
    608148797428
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass83,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    115154981511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail83,012 miles (+4,143)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,012 miles
    Test number
    820322895841
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass78,869 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,869 miles
    Test number
    478215643369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,652 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    256493477375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,477 miles (+8,782)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,477 miles
    Test number
    494029355054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,695 miles (+10,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,695 miles
    Test number
    770476046887
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass48,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,472 miles
    Test number
    319142888145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,366 miles (+7,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,366 miles
    Test number
    642990280435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  14. Pass41,028 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,028 miles
    Test number
    247774185430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGE

Questions about LB61 ALB

Does LB61 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 ALB is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 ALB?
The MOT on LB61 ALB is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 ALB done?
LB61 ALB was recorded at 105,273 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,722 miles a year.
Has LB61 ALB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 ALB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB61 ALB 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 LB61 ALB find?
LB61 ALB passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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