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BMW 5 Series

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 FVXMOT history

LB61 FVX is a grey diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 3 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 171,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,889 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 FVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
3 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 FVX was last recorded at 171,889 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,308 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,581 miles
Average per year
9,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,889 miles
  • 2025 – 168,308 miles
  • 2024 – 166,692 miles
  • 2023 – 164,445 miles
  • 2022 – 162,412 miles
  • 2021 – 147,120 miles
  • 2020 – 140,311 miles
  • 2019 – 136,447 miles
  • 2018 – 109,302 miles
  • 2017 – 87,563 miles
  • 2016 – 83,420 miles
  • 2015 – 70,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Differential mounting rubbers slightly worn

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,889 miles (+3,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,889 miles
    Test number
    787207868065
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential mounting rubbers slightly worn

  2. Pass168,308 miles (+1,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,308 miles
    Test number
    596267838347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass166,692 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    166,692 miles
    Test number
    359805273066
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass164,445 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    164,445 miles
    Test number
    748847017794
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail164,430 miles (+2,018)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,430 miles
    Test number
    265915739368
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass162,412 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,412 miles
    Test number
    130875470700
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail162,412 miles (+15,292)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,412 miles
    Test number
    113007083849
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass147,120 miles (+6,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,120 miles
    Test number
    651108519143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,311 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,311 miles
    Test number
    446328786619
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass136,447 miles (+27,145)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,447 miles
    Test number
    654051893201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,302 miles (+21,739)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,302 miles
    Test number
    404347723619
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass87,563 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    686722409482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,420 miles (+13,338)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,420 miles
    Test number
    180840828786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    879103325053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 FVX

Does LB61 FVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FVX is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 FVX?
The MOT on LB61 FVX is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 FVX done?
LB61 FVX was recorded at 171,889 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,200 miles a year.
Has LB61 FVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 FVX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 FVX 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 FVX find?
LB61 FVX passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 1 more.

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