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BMW 5 Series

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB61 UPAMOT history

LB61 UPA is a blue diesel BMW 5 Series first used on 16 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
173,208 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB61 UPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
5 Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB61 UPA was last recorded at 173,208 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 32,863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,345 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
32,863 miles
Average per year
12,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,208 miles
  • 2024 – 140,345 miles
  • 2023 – 118,615 miles
  • 2022 – 106,511 miles
  • 2021 – 98,306 miles
  • 2020 – 92,667 miles
  • 2019 – 89,666 miles
  • 2018 – 81,064 miles
  • 2017 – 64,781 miles
  • 2016 – 57,882 miles
  • 2015 – 41,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,208 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    173,208 miles
    Test number
    537124667627
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail173,201 miles (+32,856)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,201 miles
    Test number
    608301297402
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass140,345 miles (+21,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,345 miles
    Test number
    635134040484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges. close to wear limits on both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing inspection

  4. Pass118,615 miles (+12,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,615 miles
    Test number
    344854766591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,511 miles (+8,205)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,511 miles
    Test number
    746244675795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,306 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,306 miles
    Test number
    288217318116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,667 miles (+3,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,667 miles
    Test number
    996465093904
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn/wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

  8. Pass89,666 miles (+8,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    89,666 miles
    Test number
    712802443407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side tyre treads at 2/3mm and both tyres worn/wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

  9. Pass81,064 miles (+16,283)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,064 miles
    Test number
    845866349038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,781 miles (+6,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,781 miles
    Test number
    599225157614
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean

  11. Pass57,882 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,882 miles
    Test number
    264523188456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass51,502 miles (+10,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,502 miles
    Test number
    215477112570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,333 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    245195615026
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LB61 UPA

Does LB61 UPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB61 UPA is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB61 UPA?
The MOT on LB61 UPA is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB61 UPA done?
LB61 UPA was recorded at 173,208 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 12,231 miles a year.
Has LB61 UPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB61 UPA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB61 UPA 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 UPA find?
LB61 UPA passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 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; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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