
BMW 525
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 BKLMOT history
LC61 BKL is a black diesel BMW 525 first used on 1 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 125,653 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,549 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 BKL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 525
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 1 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 BKL was last recorded at 125,653 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 125,653 miles · 29 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,549 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 125,653 miles
- 2025 – 121,383 miles
- 2024 – 113,497 miles
- 2023 – 108,139 miles
- 2022 – 105,309 miles
- 2021 – 99,258 miles
- 2020 – 96,362 miles
- 2019 – 88,549 miles
- 2018 – 84,918 miles
- 2017 – 76,663 miles
- 2016 – 73,567 miles
- 2015 – 69,946 miles
- 2014 – 60,034 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 2 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass125,653 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 125,653 miles
- Test number
- 448958649072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,653 miles (+4,270)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,653 miles
- Test number
- 705068337153
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,383 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 121,383 miles
- Test number
- 527819923031
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail121,383 miles (+7,886)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,383 miles
- Test number
- 790082503758
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass113,497 miles (+5,358)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 113,497 miles
- Test number
- 805763944428
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass108,139 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 108,139 miles
- Test number
- 440148095896
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail108,139 miles (+2,830)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,139 miles
- Test number
- 457640017309
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass105,309 miles (+27)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 105,309 miles
- Test number
- 985699746467
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat Spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail105,282 miles (+6,024)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,282 miles
- Test number
- 259853566335
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Flat Spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass99,258 miles (+2,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 99,258 miles
- Test number
- 977929421244
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,362 miles (+7,813)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,362 miles
- Test number
- 142210528454
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on side wall
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass88,549 miles (+3,631)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 88,549 miles
- Test number
- 626482063809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,918 miles (+8,255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,918 miles
- Test number
- 982632143891
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass76,663 miles (+3,096)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 76,663 miles
- Test number
- 183084046570
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryEngine and under covers fitted
Pass73,567 miles (+3,621)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,567 miles
- Test number
- 189773162402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,946 miles (+9,912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 69,946 miles
- Test number
- 208547916840
- AdvisoryENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
Pass60,034 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 60,034 miles
- Test number
- 617175274208
- NoteBoth front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges
Questions about LC61 BKL
- Does LC61 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BKL is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 BKL?
- The MOT on LC61 BKL is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 BKL done?
- LC61 BKL was recorded at 125,653 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,549 miles a year.
- Has LC61 BKL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 BKL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LC61 BKL 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 LC61 BKL find?
- LC61 BKL passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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