BMW 520
Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc
LC61 BKUMOT history
LC61 BKU is a black diesel BMW 520 first used on 12 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 252,071 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 252,071 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 15,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LC61 BKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 520
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 12 Nov 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LC61 BKU was last recorded at 252,071 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 249,563 miles · 18 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,508 miles
- Average per year
- 15,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,071 miles
- 2025 – 249,563 miles
- 2024 – 245,895 miles
- 2023 – 233,488 miles
- 2022 – 212,280 miles
- 2021 – 198,308 miles
- 2020 – 178,992 miles
- 2019 – 158,627 miles
- 2018 – 153,064 miles
- 2017 – 134,992 miles
- 2016 – 111,334 miles
- 2015 – 91,468 miles
- 2014 – 72,872 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,071 miles
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,071 miles (+2,508)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 252,071 miles
- Test number
- 259927256980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass249,563 miles (+3,668)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 249,563 miles
- Test number
- 560835438390
- MinorNearside All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass245,895 miles (+12,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 245,895 miles
- Test number
- 728643247861
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass233,488 miles (+21,208)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 233,488 miles
- Test number
- 292700599845
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass212,280 miles (+13,972)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 212,280 miles
- Test number
- 644161594761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,308 miles (+19,316)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 198,308 miles
- Test number
- 587319871742
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 178,992 miles
- Test number
- 816668401051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail178,992 miles (+20,365)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,992 miles
- Test number
- 283812272171
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorRear Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Pass158,627 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 158,627 miles
- Test number
- 999717863575
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail158,627 miles (+5,563)2 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,627 miles
- Test number
- 970737651616
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testCentral Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass153,064 miles (+18,072)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 153,064 miles
- Test number
- 465728029032
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,992 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 134,992 miles
- Test number
- 114062139854
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,992 miles (+23,658)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,992 miles
- Test number
- 883484823464
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass111,334 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,334 miles
- Test number
- 195116512449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,334 miles (+19,866)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,334 miles
- Test number
- 216569029897
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass91,468 miles (+18,596)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 91,468 miles
- Test number
- 949929606693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,872 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 72,872 miles
- Test number
- 548406284247
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about LC61 BKU
- Does LC61 BKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 BKU is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LC61 BKU?
- The MOT on LC61 BKU is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LC61 BKU done?
- LC61 BKU was recorded at 252,071 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 15,565 miles a year.
- Has LC61 BKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LC61 BKU has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on LC61 BKU 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 BKU find?
- LC61 BKU passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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