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BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 BCUMOT history

LB61 BCU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 162,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,312 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 BCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 BCU was last recorded at 162,312 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 7,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,702 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,610 miles
Average per year
7,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,312 miles
  • 2025 – 154,702 miles
  • 2024 – 144,883 miles
  • 2023 – 137,909 miles
  • 2022 – 119,623 miles
  • 2021 – 117,064 miles
  • 2020 – 114,907 miles
  • 2019 – 108,294 miles
  • 2018 – 104,106 miles
  • 2017 – 97,688 miles
  • 2016 – 92,843 miles
  • 2014 – 75,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,312 miles
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,312 miles (+7,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,312 miles
    Test number
    230806951325
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  2. Pass154,702 miles (+9,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    154,702 miles
    Test number
    216164871583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,883 miles (+6,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    214089334950
    • AdvisoryCrack to top centre of windscreen

  4. Pass137,909 miles (+18,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,909 miles
    Test number
    291882256197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  5. Pass119,623 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,623 miles
    Test number
    307827854996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail119,617 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,617 miles
    Test number
    325488291354
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative rear suspension (5.3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass117,064 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,064 miles
    Test number
    328158855461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,907 miles (+6,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,907 miles
    Test number
    756887531064
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,294 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,294 miles
    Test number
    530534815929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,106 miles (+6,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,106 miles
    Test number
    534231572664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass97,688 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,688 miles
    Test number
    700580276074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,843 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    912670632121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail92,814 miles (+17,136)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,814 miles
    Test number
    715168901341
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  14. Pass75,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,678 miles
    Test number
    717273854361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,678 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,678 miles
    Test number
    615883054316
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB61 BCU

Does LB61 BCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 BCU is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 BCU?
The MOT on LB61 BCU is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 BCU done?
LB61 BCU was recorded at 162,312 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,392 miles a year.
Has LB61 BCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 BCU has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB61 BCU 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 BCU find?
LB61 BCU passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: undertray fitted.

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