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BMW 520

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 OVLMOT history

LB61 OVL is a white diesel BMW 520 first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
127,856 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 OVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
520
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 OVL was last recorded at 127,856 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,731 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,125 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,856 miles
  • 2024 – 123,731 miles
  • 2023 – 118,617 miles
  • 2022 – 113,676 miles
  • 2021 – 109,620 miles
  • 2020 – 102,126 miles
  • 2019 – 94,424 miles
  • 2018 – 85,155 miles
  • 2017 – 74,961 miles
  • 2016 – 65,450 miles
  • 2015 – 55,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,856 miles (+4,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    127,856 miles
    Test number
    300792793743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,731 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    976816273997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail123,731 miles (+5,114)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,731 miles
    Test number
    806345281265
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    626531224133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,617 miles (+4,941)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    908515406536
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre been run flat

  6. Pass113,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    675829972119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,676 miles (+4,056)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,676 miles
    Test number
    640301888451
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and inner side wall tread parting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner side wall/tread parting (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and inner side wall/tread parting (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (strut mounting arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass109,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    328035004829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,620 miles (+7,494)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,620 miles
    Test number
    445547254572
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    365819290010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,126 miles (+606)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,126 miles
    Test number
    255573586730
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass101,520 miles (+7,096)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    101,520 miles
    Test number
    679242558316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,424 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,424 miles
    Test number
    678224076459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,155 miles (+10,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    959544754958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    747260582555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,961 miles (+9,511)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,961 miles
    Test number
    308909176821
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides 225*55*17 runflats (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,450 miles (+10,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    751995412078
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    249130115080
    • 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)

Questions about LB61 OVL

Does LB61 OVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 OVL is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 OVL?
The MOT on LB61 OVL is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 OVL done?
LB61 OVL was recorded at 127,856 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has LB61 OVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 OVL has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB61 OVL 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 OVL find?
LB61 OVL passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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