BMW 520
Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc
LB61 FWGMOT history
LB61 FWG is a silver diesel BMW 520 first used on 27 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 168,280 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 168,280 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB61 FWG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 27 Jan 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB61 FWG was last recorded at 168,280 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 24,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,972 miles · 15 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 24,308 miles
- Average per year
- 9,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 168,280 miles
- 2025 – 143,972 miles
- 2024 – 143,876 miles
- 2023 – 142,556 miles
- 2021 – 124,846 miles
- 2020 – 120,148 miles
- 2019 – 115,511 miles
- 2018 – 110,858 miles
- 2017 – 99,917 miles
- 2016 – 85,073 miles
- 2015 – 65,553 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,280 miles
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
14 tests since 2 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,280 miles (+24,308)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 168,280 miles
- Test number
- 494581055595
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,972 miles (+96)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 143,972 miles
- Test number
- 840649595950
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass143,876 miles (+1,320)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 143,876 miles
- Test number
- 837475535834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,556 miles (+7)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,556 miles
- Test number
- 651853710817
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured on inner edge (5.2.2 (a))
- DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured on inner edge (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail142,549 miles (+17,703)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,549 miles
- Test number
- 599587680214
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 124,846 miles
- Test number
- 935380581679
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,846 miles (+4,698)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,846 miles
- Test number
- 209778089370
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass120,148 miles (+4,637)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 120,148 miles
- Test number
- 425140500667
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,511 miles (+4,653)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,511 miles
- Test number
- 178937265352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,858 miles (+10,941)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 110,858 miles
- Test number
- 779009372569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,917 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 784171537098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine & under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components
Fail99,917 miles (+14,844)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 534528694143
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn heavy on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine & under tray covers preventing visual inspection of vehicle components
Pass85,073 miles (+19,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 85,073 miles
- Test number
- 379717458238
- AdvisoryEmission too clean
Pass65,553 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 65,553 miles
- Test number
- 138412105054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Questions about LB61 FWG
- Does LB61 FWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 FWG is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB61 FWG?
- The MOT on LB61 FWG is valid until 5 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 FWG done?
- LB61 FWG was recorded at 168,280 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 9,258 miles a year.
- Has LB61 FWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB61 FWG has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB61 FWG 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 FWG find?
- LB61 FWG passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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