BMW logo

BMW 520

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 HKEMOT history

LB61 HKE is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 210,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
210,210 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
14,327 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB61 HKE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 HKE
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
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 HKE was last recorded at 210,210 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 21,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,109 miles · 22 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
21,101 miles
Average per year
14,327 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,210 miles
  • 2024 – 189,109 miles
  • 2023 – 176,827 miles
  • 2022 – 167,711 miles
  • 2021 – 152,882 miles
  • 2020 – 150,074 miles
  • 2019 – 141,759 miles
  • 2018 – 131,051 miles
  • 2017 – 117,663 miles
  • 2016 – 96,921 miles
  • 2015 – 73,829 miles
  • 2014 – 61,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,210 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,210 miles (+21,101)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    210,210 miles
    Test number
    538247600894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,109 miles (+12,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    189,109 miles
    Test number
    467308634700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass176,827 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,827 miles
    Test number
    333224531653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,810 miles (+9,099)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,810 miles
    Test number
    736305025283
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass167,711 miles (+14,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    167,711 miles
    Test number
    503123721965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,882 miles (+2,808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    152,882 miles
    Test number
    581500930386
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads low
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/lipped
    • AdvisoryNSF tyre tread low
    • AdvisoryOSF tyre sidewall scrubbed and perished

  7. Pass150,074 miles (+43)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    150,074 miles
    Test number
    887643710987
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,031 miles (+8,272)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,031 miles
    Test number
    276375067544
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,759 miles (+10,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,759 miles
    Test number
    225064122491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,051 miles (+13,388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    131,051 miles
    Test number
    266648238335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Slightly Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Pads At 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryZero Emissions Detected

  11. Pass117,663 miles (+20,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,663 miles
    Test number
    905471369136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

  12. Pass96,921 miles (+23,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    96,921 miles
    Test number
    322902548184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass73,829 miles (+12,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,829 miles
    Test number
    883816522636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,484 miles (+20,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,484 miles
    Test number
    798638904301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,918 miles
    Test number
    236354584073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB61 HKE

Does LB61 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 HKE is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB61 HKE?
The MOT on LB61 HKE is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 HKE done?
LB61 HKE was recorded at 210,210 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 14,327 miles a year.
Has LB61 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 HKE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB61 HKE 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 HKE find?
LB61 HKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LB61H registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.